Diving Off the Edge
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2008 · Est. 42 min read

Diving Off the Edge

By Jake Maddox, Bob Temple, Sean Tiffany (Illustrator)

Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series

A risky stunt tests old bonds. Can past grievances be set aside to save a life?

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63 pages· 5,014 words· Est. 42 min read
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Riley and Blake's friendship is tested when Blake, a thrill-seeker, drifts away to new friends. As Riley finds his own path on the swim team, Blake's reckless lake stunt puts him in danger. Will Riley overcome past hurts to rescue his former friend, or will their bond be lost forever? Dive into a tale of friendship, courage, and second chances.

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Riley and Blake have been best friends forever, even though Blake is a daredevil and teases Riley. That all ends when Blake finds a new group of friends. Riley joins the swim team, and soon finds he doesn’t need Blake’s friendship to get by. But when Blake tries a crazy stunt and dangerous at the lake one day, can Riley put the past aside and save his former friend?

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
63
Words
5,014
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
610L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about sports and recreationBooks about swimmingBooks about social themesBooks about best friends
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~O
Scholastic level
M
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
127518
Publication
Published
January 1, 2009
First published
October 19, 2008
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781434212054

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