The Great Quarterback Switch
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1984 · Est. 2.5 hour read

The Great Quarterback Switch

By Matt Christopher

Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series

Twins discover a telepathic link that could change their football fate.

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97 pages· 16,249 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Identical twins Michael and Tom Curtis share a passion for football, but a tragic accident sidelines Michael. During a game, Michael envisions a play, and Tom executes it instantly. Is it mere coincidence, or do they possess ESP? As they test their telepathic bond, the impossible happens—Michael finds himself on the field, scoring a breathtaking touchdown. Can their newfound connection alter their destiny, or will it unravel under pressure?

From the publisher

Michael and Tom Curtis are identical twins who share a love of football. Unfortunately, because of a tragic accident, Michael must watch from the sidelines as his brother calls the plays on the football field. During one game Michael concentrates very hard on a play he think could help the team, and Tom calls the exact play a split second later! Is it coincidence, or can the boys communicate through ESP? The boys try a daring experiment in which they push their telepathic powers to the limit…and suddenly, impossibly, Michael is running the ball for a spectacular touchdown!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
97
Words
16,249
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
690L
Themes & topics
Books about disabilitiesBooks about siblingsBooks about sports and recreationBooks about twinsBooks about football
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~P
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
11414
Publication
Published
September 3, 1991
First published
January 1, 1984
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316140775

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