The Counterfeit Tackle
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1965 · Est. 2 hour read

The Counterfeit Tackle

Written by Matt Christopher · Illustrated by Paul Casale

Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series

Twins swap lives, sparking unexpected chaos.

3.8 Goodreads · 40 ratings
160 pages· 15,568 words· Est. 2 hour read· 590L
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Bookroo's summary

Identical twins Buzz and Corky couldn't be more different—one a football star, the other a chess champion. When they decide to switch places, their worlds collide, leading to unforeseen complications. Can they navigate the chaos and discover their true selves?

From the publisher

Buzz and Corky are identical twins, but not very much alike. Corky, outgoing and popular, plays tackle on the Otters’ football team. Buzz, the school chess champion, is quiet and reserved. One day they change places and all sorts of complications arise.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Words
15,568
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
590L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~O
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
11409
Publication
Published
September 1, 1990
First published
January 1, 1965
Publisher
Little Brown Co
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316142434
LCCN
65017851
OCLC
59980125

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