Halfback Attack
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1962

Halfback Attack

Written by Matt Christopher · Illustrated by Unknown

Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series

A football player must conquer his fear of tackling to reclaim his spot on the team.

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100 pages· 580L

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Bookroo's summary

Freddie Chase is a talented football player with a crippling fear of tackling. As the Sandpipers strive for league victory, Freddie's fear becomes a glaring obstacle. Coach Sears benches him, leaving Freddie with a daunting challenge: overcome his fear or watch his team from the sidelines. Can Freddie find the courage to face his fears and help lead his team to triumph, or will his hesitation cost them the season? The clock is ticking, and Freddie's resolve will be tested like never before.

From the publisher

Freddie Chase is a good football player with one major flaw: he’s afraid to tackle. He tries hard to cover up his fear, but soon Coach Sears and the other Sandpipers know all about it. The team is fighting to finish the season at the top of the league, but how can they hope to succeed when one of their players lets the opposition run right by him? Coach Sears has no choice but to take Freddie out of the lineup. Now it’s up to Freddie to earn his way back onto the starting team. But can he overcome his fear?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
100
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
580L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.8
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
November 1, 1996
First published
January 1, 1962
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316137959
LCCN
96222442
OCLC
36001314

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