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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1972 · Est. 2 hour read
Face-Off
By Matt Christopher, Harvey Kidder (Illustrator)
Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series
A hockey prodigy faces sabotage from a jealous teammate.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 84 ratings
131 pages· 14,797 words· Est. 2 hour read
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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
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The fine print
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
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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