The Fox Steals Home
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1978 · Est. 3.5 hour read

The Fox Steals Home

Written by Matt Christopher

Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series

A young athlete's world unravels as his father plans to move away.

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178 pages· 24,596 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 730L
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Bobby Canfield, known as "the Fox" for his speed on the bases, finds solace in his father's coaching after his parents' divorce. But when his father announces a move, Bobby faces losing the one stable part of his life. Can he navigate this new challenge, or will it shatter his world completely? As the bases blur beneath his feet, Bobby must confront the changes threatening to steal his joy and redefine his future. Will he find a way to keep running, or will his father's departure halt his dreams?

From the publisher

Since his parents split up, the only bright spot in Bobby’s days is being coached by his father in the fine art of running bases. In fact, he’s getting so fast on the base paths that he earns a nickname from the fans: “the Fox.” Then, just as things seem to be going better on the team and at home, Bobby’s father makes an announcement that promises to tear Bobby’s life apart again.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
178
Words
24,596
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
730L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.5
F&P level
~Q
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
218
Publication
Published
May 30, 1985
First published
January 1, 1978
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316139861
LCCN
85005180
OCLC
11785558

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