Long Stretch at First Base
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1960 · Est. 2.5 hour read

Long Stretch at First Base

Written by Matt Christopher · Illustrated by Karen Meyer

Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series

Bobby plots to give his brother an edge in the all-star race.

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148 pages· 16,444 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· ~530L
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Bobby faces a dilemma when he discovers Tony Mandos outshines his brother Kirby as a first baseman. With the all-star team selection looming, Bobby hatches a secretive plan to tip the scales in Kirby's favor. As the stakes rise, will Bobby's scheme succeed, or will it backfire, testing his loyalty and integrity? Dive into a tale of sibling rivalry, sportsmanship, and the lengths one might go to for family.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
148
Words
16,444
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~530L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~N
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
6476
Publication
Published
April 1, 1993
First published
January 1, 1960
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316141017

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