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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013 · Est. 7 hour read
Paperboy
Written by Vince Vawter
Book #1 in the Paperboy series
A boy's stutter challenges him during a life-changing summer paper route in the segregated South.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 11,220 ratings
224 pages· 50,333 words· Est. 7 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In 1959 Memphis, an 11-year-old boy known as Little Man takes on his friend's paper route, facing the daunting task of speaking to customers despite his severe stutter. As he navigates the challenges of communication, he encounters a neighborhood bully who threatens to upend his world. This summer becomes a pivotal journey of self-discovery and courage, as Little Man strives to find his voice in a society marked by segregation and prejudice. Will he overcome his fears and stand up to the threats that loom over him?
From the publisher
When an eleven-year-old boy takes over a friend’s newspaper route in July, 1959, in Memphis, his debilitating stutter makes for a memorable month.
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At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 224
- Words
- 50,333
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 940L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.1
- F&P level
- ~V
- AR points
- 8
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 158356
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2013
- First published
- May 14, 2013
- Publisher
- Delacorte Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780385742443
- LCCN
- 2012030546
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