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

By Matt Christopher, Karen Meyer (Illustrator)

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
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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
Themes & topics
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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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