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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014 · Est. 1 hour read
Second-Chance Soccer
By Thomas Kingsley Troupe, Michael John Ray (Illustrator)
Part of the Jake Maddox JV series
Can Alex overcome past failures to join the soccer team?
4.5/5 Goodreads · 20 ratings
96 pages· 10,391 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Alex dreams of joining the Longhorn Lightning soccer team, but last year's tryout disaster haunts him. With a new friend, Errol, offering guidance, Alex faces the challenge of overcoming his fears and the taunts of a bully. Will practice and teamwork be enough to secure his spot, or will his second chance slip away?
From the publisher
Alex has wanted to be a member of the Longhorn Lightning soccer team for as long as he can remember. But after his embarrassing performance at last year’s tryouts, he’s not sure if the risk is worth the reward. When a new friend offers to help him practice, Alex is tempted to try again. Can his new friend help him make the team, or will Alex’s second chance also be his last?
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 96
- Words
- 10,391
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 660L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.3
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 166854
Publication
- Published
- July 1, 2014
- Publisher
- Capstone Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781434291585
- LCCN
- 2013047038
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