Close Call
Close Call
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Close Call

Written by Joanna Campbell
Book #41 in the Thoroughbred Series
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$4.99
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8 - 12
Reading age
192
Page count
193
Words per page
810L
Lexile measure
May 30, 2000
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Parker’s Olympic dream is at risk…Parker Townsend and Christina Reese haven’t seen much of each other lately. Parker is competing in the Olympic trials in combined training and Christina is racing Thoroughbreds. When Parker meets Lyssa Hynde, things only get worse.Lyssa, the daughter of a Montana rancher who rides her horse without a bit, has been winning everything and is fast becoming a celebrity. Christina instantly befriends Lyssa, eager to learn all her tricks. Parker’s jealous of Lyssa, and it’s affecting his riding. Will Parker let Lyssa ruin his shot at the Olympics?

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780061066351
    Publication Date
    May 30, 2000
    Publisher
    HarperCollins
    Original Publication Date
    September 1, 1999
    Page Count
    192
    Words Per Page
    193
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2002553557
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    46568994
    Lexile® Level
    810L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~S
    ATOS® Book Level
    5.4
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    6
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    41144
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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