The Counterfeit Tackle
The Counterfeit Tackle
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The Counterfeit Tackle

Written by Matt Christopher & illustrated by Paul Casale
Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics Book Series
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$3.95
$3.67
8 - 12
Reading age
160
Page count
97
Words per page
590L
Lexile measure
Sep 1, 1990
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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.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780316142434
    Publication Date
    September 1, 1990
    Publisher
    Little Brown Co
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 1965
    Page Count
    160
    Words Per Page
    97
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    65017851
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    59980125
    Lexile® Level
    590L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~O
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.9
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    2
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    11409
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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