Slap-Shot Slump
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015 · Est. 1 hour read

Slap-Shot Slump

Written by Jake Maddox

Part of the Jake Maddox JV series

Young hockey prodigy faces tough competition and academic struggles. Can he balance it all?

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96 pages· 10,779 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Eighth-grader Simon Wahlberg lands a spot on Edgewater's elite high school hockey team, but the competition is fierce. As he battles bigger, stronger players, his grades begin to slip. Torn between his passion for hockey and academic responsibilities, Simon must decide if he can juggle both or if he needs to make a tough choice. Will he find a way to excel on the ice and in the classroom, or will something have to give? Discover Simon's journey of determination and self-discovery in the face of overwhelming odds.

From the publisher

Simon Wahlberg eats, sleeps, and breathes hockey. His parents want to see their son achieve his dreams, so they move to the town of Edgewater, known for its elite high school hockey team. Simon tries out for the squad, and even though he’s only in eighth grade, he lands a spot on the roster. But playing hockey for Edgewater isn’t easy. Every player on the ice is bigger, stronger, and faster than Simon. If Simon is going to keep up, he will have to push himself further than he ever has before. But soon his grades begin to slide, and Simon starts to question if hockey is the right choice for him. Can Simon find a way to do it all?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Words
10,779
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
740L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about competitionBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about winterBooks about school
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.8
F&P level
~R
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
170236
Publication
Published
January 1, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781434296672

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