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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1976 · Est. 2.5 hour read
The Submarine Pitch
Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series
A secret pitch reveals a heartbreaking truth about friendship.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 94 ratings
137 pages· 16,179 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Bernie discovers the reason behind his best friend's decision to teach him an unbeatable pitch instead of using it himself. As the truth unfolds, Bernie faces a poignant lesson about the complexities and sacrifices of true friendship. What hidden motives lie beneath this selfless act, and how will it change their bond forever?
From the publisher
When he learns why his best friend taught him an unbeatable pitch instead of using it himself, Bernie learns a sad lesson about friendship.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 137
- Words
- 16,179
- Reading age
- 8–11
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 720L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.3
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 11443
Publication
- Published
- April 1, 1992
- First published
- January 1, 1976
- Publisher
- Little, Brown and Company
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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