The Bet
Chapter Book · 2017

The Bet

By Evan Jacobs

Part of the Walden Lane series

A gaming bet turns sour when a secret cheat threatens a friendship.

3.7/5 Goodreads · 3 ratings
64 pages· 5,123 words

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Eighth grader Marlon Moore loves video games and bets his best friend, Steve, he can outscore him in Clan Castles. The stakes? A prize from the local store. But when Marlon uses a forbidden boost and lies about it, their friendship is on the line. Can Marlon repair the damage, or will his mistake cost him his closest friend? Dive into this tale of gaming, trust, and the challenges of growing up in a small city.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Words
5,123
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~361L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~K
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
194690
Publication
First published
September 1, 2017
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781680213676

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