The Seventeenth Swap
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1986

The Seventeenth Swap

By Eloise McGraw

A teen's barter quest for cowboy boots spirals into unexpected adventures.

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160 pages
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A thirteen-year-old embarks on a clever swapping spree to secure cowboy boots for the child he babysits. Each trade leads to new challenges and surprises, testing his resourcefulness and determination. Will his efforts pay off, or will the swaps lead to unforeseen consequences? Dive into this heartwarming tale of creativity and perseverance.

From the publisher

Having no money, a thirteen-year-old begins a series of swaps to get the child he babysits for a pair of cowboy boots in this sweet novel from the author of Tangled Webb.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about perseveranceBooks about social themesBooks about new experiencesBooks about trading and bartering
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Book details

Publication
Published
April 23, 2016
First published
January 1, 1986
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781481488075

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