Go Big or Go Home
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008 · Est. 5.5 hour read

Go Big or Go Home

By Will Hobbs

A meteorite grants powers but brings mysterious symptoms. Is it a gift or a threat?

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208 pages· 40,162 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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Brady Steele's thrill-seeking life takes a cosmic turn when a meteorite crashes into his home. As he gains extraordinary abilities, he also faces alarming symptoms. With a professor eager to study the rock for alien life, Brady must uncover whether his newfound powers are a blessing or a curse. Is the meteorite a miraculous discovery or a dangerous menace? Dive into a week of extreme adventures and unravel the mystery of the space rock's true nature.

From the publisher

A meteorite is hurtling toward the Black Hills of South Dakota. . . . Brady Steele’s love for all things extreme is given a boost when a fireball crashes through the roof of his house. It turns out that Brady’s space rock is one of the rarest meteorites ever found. In fact, a professor from a nearby museum wants to study it in search of extraterrestrial bacteria, hoping to discover the first proof of life beyond Earth.During a wild week of extreme bicycling, fishing, and caving, Brady discovers he’s able to do strange and wonderful feats that shouldn’t be possible. At the same time, he’s developing some frightening symptoms. Could he be infected with long-dormant microbes from space? Is his meteorite a prize . . . or a menace?

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Format
Pages
208
Words
40,162
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
700L
Themes & topics
Books about sports and recreationBooks about cousinsBooks about gymnasticsBooks about astronomyBooks about boys and men
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~Q
AR points
6
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
121111
Publication
Published
September 22, 2009
First published
February 19, 2008
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060741433

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