The Comeback Challenge
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1996 · Est. 3.5 hour read

The Comeback Challenge

Written by Matt Christopher

Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series

A boy navigates family turmoil and soccer team dynamics.

3.6 Goodreads · 49 ratings
176 pages· 25,902 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 750L
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Mark Conway finds himself living with his grandparents as his parents battle over custody. Amidst the chaos, he becomes a key player on the school soccer team. But beneath the surface, is he truly managing the upheaval in his life, or is there more to his story than meets the eye? As the pressure mounts, Mark must confront his deepest fears and decide where he truly belongs. Will he find stability on the field, or will his personal struggles overshadow his newfound success?

From the publisher

Mark Conway is staying with his grandparents while his parents fight over whom he’ll live with after they divorce. He’s become a valued member of the school soccer team and seems to be coping with the changes in his life. Or is he?

At a glance
Format
Pages
176
Words
25,902
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
750L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.1
F&P level
~R
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
11560
Publication
Published
January 1, 1996
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316141529
LCCN
2008015600
OCLC
212852187

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