The Skates of Uncle Richard
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1978 · Est. 51 min read

The Skates of Uncle Richard

Written by Carol Fenner

Part of the A Stepping Stone Book series

A dream of figure skating collides with reality and old hockey skates.

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62 pages· 4,525 words· Est. 51 min read· 710L
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Marsha dreams of gliding across the ice as a figure skating champion, but her hopes are dashed when she's handed her Uncle Richard's worn hockey skates. As she grapples with this unexpected twist, Uncle Richard offers her a dose of reality and guidance. Can Marsha find a way to pursue her passion, or will she discover a new path on the ice? Dive into a story where dreams meet reality, and the journey is as important as the destination.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
62
Words
4,525
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
710L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~Q
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
189
Publication
Published
January 17, 1995
First published
January 1, 1978
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780679849230

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