Slam Dunk
Slam Dunk
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Slam Dunk

Written by Matt Christopher
Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics Book Series
Paperback
$6.99
$6.74
8 - 11
Reading age
128
Page count
173
Words per page
720L
Lexile measure
Aug 18, 2004
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When a new school year starts, and thirteen-year-old basketball star Julian feels a lot of pressure as he realizes he is the only remaining player from last year’s winning team, a friend’s health crisis helps him regain perspective.

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Topics

friendshipbasketballillnesssports and recreationsocial themesnew experiencesvalues and virtuesself-perception

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780316607629
    Publication Date
    August 18, 2004
    Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    August 1, 2004
    Page Count
    128
    Words Per Page
    173
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 11 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2003052094
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    671746697
    Lexile® Level
    720L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Q
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.4
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    3
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    80137
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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