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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1998 · Est. 2.5 hour read
Soccer Scoop
By Matt Christopher, The #1 Sports Writer for Kids (Illustrator)
Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series
A goalie faces ridicule from an anonymous cartoonist. Who's behind it?
3.7/5 Goodreads · 98 ratings
144 pages· 18,305 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Mac Williams, the lively goalie for the Cougars, is targeted by a mysterious cartoonist mocking him weekly. As suspicion falls on those closest to him, Mac must uncover the truth. Is a friend betraying him, or is there a hidden adversary aiming to humiliate him? The stakes rise as Mac navigates trust and deception, determined to protect his reputation and friendships. Can he solve the mystery before it shatters his world?
From the publisher
Mac Williams, goalie for the Cougars, is known as much for his upbeat game chatter as for his outstanding saves. But when an anonymous artist starts making fun of him with a weekly cartoon, Mac is anything but upbeat. To make matters worse, he suspects that somebody close to him is the cartoonist. Would one of his friends really betray him-or is there someone else who wants to make him look ridiculous?
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 144
- Words
- 18,305
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 710L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.2
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 3
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 34973
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 1998
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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