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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1996 · Est. 3.5 hour read
The Comeback Challenge
Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series
A boy navigates family turmoil and soccer team dynamics.
3.6/5 Goodreads · 49 ratings
176 pages· 25,902 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
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
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The fine print
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
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780316141529
- LCCN
- 2008015600
- OCLC
- 212852187
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