Taking It to the Mat
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Taking It to the Mat

Written by Jake Maddox and Peter Mavrikis

Part of the Jake Maddox JV series

Aarash must confront a bully on the wrestling team or risk losing his place and identity.

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96 pages· 10,693 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Aarash, a freshman at Freemont Central High, feels like an outsider despite years in the U.S. Joining the JV wrestling team offers hope, but a bully threatens his newfound passion. Will Aarash stand his ground or let fear dictate his path? As he grapples with this challenge, Aarash must decide if the fight is worth the cost. Can he overcome the pressure and find his place, or will the struggle prove too much? Discover the courage it takes to face adversity on and off the mat.

From the publisher

Fourteen-year old Aarash is nervous to start his freshman year at Freemont Central High School. Though his family has lived in the United States since he was eight years old, Aarash still feels like an outsider. Then an older friend suggests Aarash join the school’s JV wrestling team. Aarash is nervous but tries out anyway and is excited to make the team. But a bully on the mat makes Aarash rethink everything. Can he see his commitment through? Or will taking it to the mat cost more than he’s willing to sacrifice?

At a glance
Format
Pages
96
Words
10,693
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
740L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about bullyingBooks about sports and recreationBooks about confidenceBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5
F&P level
~R
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
512221
Publication
Published
August 1, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781663920386

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