Soccer Halfback
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1978 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Soccer Halfback

Written by Matt Christopher

Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series

Jabber must clear his name and choose between soccer and family expectations.

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182 pages· 23,299 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 730L
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Bookroo's summary

Jabber Morris dreams of soccer, but his family insists on football, his late father's passion. When accused of theft, Jabber faces a dual challenge: proving his innocence and standing firm in his choice. Can he convince his uncle and brother of his truth, or will family ties and suspicions tear his dreams apart? As tensions rise, Jabber must navigate loyalty, identity, and the courage to follow his heart. Will he find acceptance, or will the weight of expectations crush his aspirations?

From the publisher

Will Jabber give up soccer for football?Jabber Morris has had his heart set on playing soccer, but his family is pressuring him to play football, a sport his father played and loved before he died. A tough situation is made even more difficult when suspicion of stealing a wallet falls on Jabber’s shoulders. Now he has to tell his uncle that he’s decided to play soccer once and for all - and convince his brother that he’s not a thief. But will either of them accept what he says?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
182
Words
23,299
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
730L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~Q
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
5386
Publication
Published
October 30, 1985
First published
January 1, 1978
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316139816
LCCN
85005201
OCLC
11814710

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