Fiddlesticks
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1997 · Est. 1 hour read

Fiddlesticks

Written by Beverly Lewis · Illustrated by Janet Huntington

Part of the The Cul-de-Sac Kids series

Can Shawn overcome teasing and make the soccer team before time runs out?

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80 pages· 6,157 words· Est. 1 hour read· ~350L
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Bookroo's summary

Shawn Hunter dreams of joining the Blossom Hill Blitzers, but his violin and skinny legs earn him the nickname "Fiddlesticks." As tryouts loom, he secretly trains at home. Will his friends' support be enough to silence the teasing and secure his spot on the team, or will the pressure prove too much? Discover if Shawn can turn his passion into triumph.

From the publisher

It’s soccer season for the Blossom Hill Blitzers. Shawn Hunter is dying to make the team. But some of the kids call him “Fiddlesticks” because he brings his violin to after-school practice. And because his legs are skinny as sticks.Secretly, Shawn works out at home–but time is running out. Can his cul-de-sac friends help him make the team? Or will the teasing at school mess Shawn up during tryouts?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
80
Words
6,157
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
~350L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.5
F&P level
~K
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
27539
Publication
Published
March 1, 1997
Publisher
Bethany House Publishers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781556619113
LCCN
96045852
OCLC
35796483

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