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Summer of My German Soldier
Ages 11–15 · 1973
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1974 · Est. 4 hour read
Philip Hall Likes Me. I Reckon Maybe.
By Bette Greene, Charles Lilly (Illustrator)
Book #1 in the Beth Lambert series
Can Beth prove she's the best, or will Philip always win?
3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,981 ratings
144 pages· 28,564 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Beth Lambert adores Philip Hall, the smartest boy in sixth grade. But when she realizes she's letting him win at everything, Beth decides it's time to show her true potential. Can she outshine Philip and claim her rightful place as Number One? This delightful tale of self-discovery and determination will have you rooting for Beth as she navigates the challenges of friendship and competition. Will Beth's spunky spirit be enough to change the game, or will Philip always come out on top?
From the publisher
The Newbery Honor-winning book from the author of Summer of My German Soldier Philip Hall is the cutest, smartest boy in the sixth grade, and Beth Lambert loves him. The fact that he beats her in classwork, sports, and almost everything else doesn’t bother Beth at first. Then she realizes that Philip might be best because she’s letting him beat her. Beth knows that she deserves to be Number One–and she’s going to prove it! This funny, universal story of a girl learning that she matters in the world has delighted readers for over twenty years. A New York Times Outstanding BookAn ALA Notable Book Kirkus Choice Award
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At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 144
- Words
- 28,564
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 900L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5
- F&P level
- ~V
- AR points
- 4
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 131
Publication
- Published
- June 1, 1999
- First published
- January 1, 1974
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780141303123
- OCLC
- 51325235
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