Long Shot for Paul
Long Shot for Paul
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Long Shot for Paul

Written by Matt Christopher
Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics Book Series
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$10.99
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8 - 11
Reading age
155
Page count
110
Words per page
630L
Lexile measure
Sep 4, 1990
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Glenn Marlette is determined to make his brother Paul a decent basketball player and member of his team, the Sabers. Paul is bursting with friendliness and energy, but one thing sets him apart - he is developmentally disabled. Can Glenn help his teammates learn to accept his brother?

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780316142441
    Publication Date
    September 4, 1990
    Publisher
    Little, Brown and Company
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 1966
    Page Count
    155
    Words Per Page
    110
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    8 - 11 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    66014906
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    42863502
    Lexile® Level
    630L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~O
    ATOS® Book Level
    4
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    2
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    5372
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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