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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1978 · Est. 3.5 hour read
The Fox Steals Home
Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series
A young athlete's world unravels as his father plans to move away.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 193 ratings
178 pages· 24,596 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
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
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The fine print
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
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