The Soccer Star
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2009 · Est. 16 min read

The Soccer Star

By Sally Rippin

Part of the Billie B. Brown series

Can Billie prove girls can play soccer just as well as boys?

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48 pages· 1,425 words· Est. 16 min read
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Billie B. Brown faces a challenge when the boys refuse to let her join their soccer game. Determined to show her skills, Billie must find a way to prove that girls can be soccer stars too. Will her courage and determination change their minds, or will she be left on the sidelines? Join Billie in this relatable adventure filled with humor and heart as she tackles stereotypes and stands up for herself.

From the publisher

Meet Billie B. Brown, brave, brilliant, bold, and bound to become your best friend! Brand-new readers will readily relate to this series of stand-alone, everyday adventures. Filled with true-to-life situations, warm family relationships, humorous illustrations and positive problem-solving, they’re taking the early reader scene by storm! Billie wants to play soccer with Jack and his friends, but the other boys won’t let her. How can Billie prove that girls can be soccer stars, too?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
48
Words
1,425
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
490L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about soccerBooks about sports and recreationBooks about challenging stereotypesBooks about overcoming obstacles
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.4
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
153284
Publication
Published
June 1, 2013
First published
September 1, 2009
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781610670968

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