Comeback of the Home Run Kid
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2006 · Est. 2 hour read

Comeback of the Home Run Kid

By Matt Christopher

Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series

A young baseball star faces his toughest challenge: playing through pain.

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128 pages· 15,105 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Sylvester Coddmyer III, known for his home run prowess, faces a daunting challenge when he sprains his ankle. With every swing bringing pain, can he overcome this setback and continue his streak? As the pressure mounts, Sylvester must find a way to adapt or risk losing his place on the team. Will he find the strength to persevere, or will this injury end his baseball dreams? Discover how Sylvester tackles his greatest obstacle yet in this gripping tale of resilience and determination.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
15,105
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
650L
Themes & topics
Books about baseballBooks about sports and recreation
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~P
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
109033
Publication
Published
September 6, 2006
First published
September 1, 2006
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316059879

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