Run, Billy, Run
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1980 · Est. 4 hour read

Run, Billy, Run

Written by Matt Christopher

Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series

A race against a bully tests Billy's resolve and reveals his true character.

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145 pages· 28,513 words· Est. 4 hour read· 790L
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Bookroo's summary

Billy Chekko joins the track team to prove himself, but balancing practice, family, and new love isn't easy. When a bully challenges him to an unwinnable race, Billy must decide whether to run or walk away. Can he rise to the occasion and show everyone what he's truly made of? The stakes are high, and the finish line is just the beginning of his journey.

From the publisher

Running has always been the fastest and easiest way for Billy Chekko to get around. Now that he’s on the track team, running has a whole new meaning. It’s his chance to show his family and his friends what he’s really made of. But when Billy is goaded by a bully into a race he stands little chance of winning, he’s faced with the greatest challenge of his life. Will he decide to run or walk away?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
145
Words
28,513
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
790L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~S
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
5381
Publication
Published
April 30, 1988
First published
January 1, 1980
Publisher
Little Brown Co
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316139939
LCCN
79020627
OCLC
45280530

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