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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1985 · Est. 2.5 hour read
Supercharged Infield
By Matt Christopher, Julie Downing (Illustrator)
Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series
A softball captain investigates her teammates' sudden superhuman abilities.
3.5/5 Goodreads · 36 ratings
96 pages· 19,074 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Penny Farrell, the determined captain of the Hawks softball team, faces a puzzling mystery. Two of her teammates have transformed into super athletes overnight, displaying extraordinary skills. As their behavior grows increasingly strange, Penny must unravel the truth behind their sudden prowess. Are they hiding a secret, or is something more sinister at play? With the team's future on the line, Penny races against time to uncover the mystery before it's too late. Can she solve the enigma and restore balance to her team?
From the publisher
Penny Farrell, captain and third baseman of the Hawks softball team, tries to uncover the reason for the strange behavior of two teammates who have also suddenly turned into super athletes.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 96
- Words
- 19,074
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 760L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.5
- F&P level
- ~R
- AR points
- 3
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 5390
Publication
- Published
- April 1, 1994
- First published
- January 1, 1985
- Publisher
- Little Brown Co
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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