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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2010 · Est. 7 hour read
Payback Time
By Carl Deuker
A high school reporter uncovers the truth about a mysterious football player.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 3,698 ratings
304 pages· 61,713 words· Est. 7 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Mitch, a high school reporter, is captivated by Angel, a new football player with a hidden past. Despite Angel's off-field talent, he remains enigmatic on the field. Is he hiding something? Mitch's quest for the truth leads to unexpected revelations. As he digs deeper, questions arise: Is Angel an undercover cop or something else entirely? The stakes are high as Mitch races to uncover Angel's secrets, leading to a surprising truth that no one saw coming. Will Mitch's investigation reveal the real story behind Angel's mysterious presence at Lincoln High?
From the publisher
Through the eyes of an inspiring young journalist–an overweight high school reporter named Mitch–veteran sports novelist Deuker reveals the surprising truth behind a mysterious football player named Angel. When Angel shows up Lincoln High, he seems to have no past–or at least not one he is willing to discuss. Though Mitch gets a glimpse of Angel’s incredible talent off the field, Angel rarely allows himself to shine on the field. Is he an undercover cop? wonders Mitch. Or an ineligible player? In pursuit of a killer story, Mitch decides to find out just who this player is and what he’s done. In the end, the truth surprises everyone.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 304
- Words
- 61,713
- Reading age
- 12–99+
- Audience
- Young Adult
- Lexile
- HL750L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5
- F&P level
- ~R
- AR points
- 9
- AR interest level
- MG+
- AR quiz
- 139118
Publication
- Published
- February 28, 2012
- First published
- September 6, 2010
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780547577333
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