How to Fight a Girl
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1987 · Est. 1.5 hour read

How to Fight a Girl

Written by Thomas Rockwell

Part of the Billy Forrester series

A revenge plot unravels when the target befriends the bait.

3.1 Goodreads · 135 ratings
112 pages· 15,233 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 620L
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Bookroo's summary

Joe and Alan's scheme to get back at Billy takes an unexpected turn when their secret weapon, the class's prettiest girl, befriends him instead. As alliances shift, the boys must navigate the tangled web of middle school friendships and rivalries. Will their plan crumble, or can they find a way to turn the tables? Discover the unpredictable dynamics of youth and the surprising twists that challenge their intentions.

From the publisher

Joe and Alan’s plan to get revenge on Billy backfires when their secret weapon, the prettiest girl in their class, becomes Billy’s friend.”Rockwell has an excellent grasp of the language, the thinking, and the Byzantine relationships of 11 to 13-year-olds.” – “Kirkus Reviews.”

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
15,233
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
620L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~O
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
16737
Publication
Published
November 1, 1988
First published
January 1, 1987
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780440401117
LCCN
87033342
OCLC
18847578

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