Face-Off
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1972 · Est. 2 hour read

Face-Off

Written by Matt Christopher · Illustrated by Harvey Kidder

Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series

A hockey prodigy faces sabotage from a jealous teammate.

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131 pages· 14,797 words· Est. 2 hour read· 720L
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Bookroo's summary

Scott Harrison, an unbeatable skater, joins the Golden Bears hockey team, but his dream is threatened by a teammate's jealousy. As fear replaces excitement, Scott must confront his rival or risk losing his passion for the game forever. Will he overcome the sabotage and reclaim his confidence on the ice?

From the publisher

FACE-OFF A jealous teammate can lead to danger on the ice…. When it comes to skating, Scott Harrison can’t be beat. Still, he can’t believe it when he’s asked to play for the Golden Bears hockey team. But soon his excitement turns to doubt, then fear, when a resentful teammate ruins his confidence. Scott must confront his nemesis or give up his dream of playing hockey forever.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
131
Words
14,797
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
720L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~Q
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
5349
Publication
Published
September 1, 1989
First published
January 1, 1972
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316139946
LCCN
78189258
OCLC
40966445

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