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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1978 · Est. 3.5 hour read
Soccer Halfback
Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series
Jabber must clear his name and choose between soccer and family expectations.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 395 ratings
182 pages· 23,299 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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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
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The fine print
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
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