Long Bomb
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2020 · Est. 2.5 hour read

Long Bomb

By Eric Howling

Part of the Sports Stories series

Can Ed prove himself on the field when the big game puts his dreams on the line?

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160 pages· 23,448 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Fourteen-year-old Ed dreams of playing for the Calgary High Mustangs but feels too awkward and insecure. When a chance catch at practice lands him a spot as a back-up receiver, Ed faces a new challenge: star quarterback Tyrone, who refuses to pass to him. With the big game approaching, Ed's confidence and school pride hang in the balance. Will Tyrone finally trust him, and can Ed seize the moment to become the football hero he's always dreamed of being? Dive into this thrilling tale of ambition, rivalry, and unexpected triumph.

From the publisher

Ed used to dream of being a receiver. At fourteen, Ed wishes he could play for his High Mustangs team–but he worries that he’s too tall and too skinny. Tyrone, the quarterback, teases Ed about his build, and his crush on Tyrone’s girlfriend Zara and one day at practice throws a ball at Ed’s head. Ed’s instincts kick in and he makes the catch! Ed joins the team as back-up receiver, but Tyrone won’t pass to Ed. The big game against their rival team leaves Ed wondering if Tyrone will throw to him, and if he does, can Ed catch a pass and make his dreams of being a football hero come true? Follow the action in this adventurous high/low middle grade story.Distributed in the U.S by Lerner Publishing Group.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Words
23,448
Reading age
10–14
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
HL600L
Themes & topics
Books about sports and recreationBooks about footballBooks about self-esteemBooks about social themesBooks about self-esteem and self-reliance
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.1
F&P level
~O
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
518605
Publication
Published
February 4, 2020
First published
August 1, 2020
Publisher
Lorimer
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781459414846

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