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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1969 · Est. 2 hour read
Hard Drive to Short
By Matt Christopher, George Guzzi
Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series
A young athlete discovers true friendship after an accident.
3.5/5 Goodreads · 130 ratings
96 pages· 15,620 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
A young shortstop, burdened by his family's past, faces a life-changing moment after a motor scooter accident. As he navigates the aftermath, he learns the true meaning of friendship. Will this unexpected journey help him embrace his identity and find his place on and off the field?
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 96
- Words
- 15,620
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 600L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.9
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 11415
Publication
- Published
- April 1, 1991
- First published
- January 1, 1969
- Publisher
- Little Brown Co
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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