Julie: The Big Break
Julie: The Big Break
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Julie: The Big Break

Written by Megan McDonald & illustrated by Mike Heath
Part of the American Girl Historical Characters Book Series
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8 - 12
Reading age
120
Page count
670L
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Aug 27, 2019
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Julie Albright is dealing with big changes since her parents’ divorce. When she finds out that her new school has a basketball team, life starts looking up - until the coach tells her girls aren’t allowed to play. Julie decides to fight for a place on the team, and almost loses her best friend in the process. Meanwhile, a school project forces her to face some hard truths about her family - and herself. Growing up in San Francisco in the 1970s, Julie begins to realize that sometimes the best way to cope with change is to make a few changes of her own.

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basketballdivorcehistorysports and recreationfamilySan FranciscoCalifornia20th centurysocial themesmarriage and divorce1970'swomen's rights

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781683371328
    Publication Date
    August 27, 2019
    Publisher
    American Girl Publishing
    Original Publication Date
    August 28, 2014
    Page Count
    120
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lexile® Level
    670L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~P
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~4.3

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