The Team That Couldn't Lose
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1997 · Est. 2 hour read

The Team That Couldn't Lose

Written by Matt Christopher · Illustrated by The #1 Sports Writer for Kids

Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series

A football team wins with mysterious plays sent to their coach. Who's behind it?

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96 pages· 14,196 words· Est. 2 hour read· 670L
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Phil Wayne, the new coach of the Cayugans, surprises everyone with winning plays sent anonymously each week. As the team racks up victories, Chip Chase and his teammates are determined to uncover the identity of their secret benefactor before the season ends. Can they solve the mystery and keep their winning streak alive?

From the publisher

When inexperienced Phil Wayne takes over as coach of the Cayugans, Chip Chase figures that they’re in for a losing season. But Phil surprises everyone by teaching the team a fantastic new play every week – plays that help them win game after game. Then Phil admits to the boys that each week one play is mailed to him anonymously. Will Chip and his teammates discover who the mystery coach is before the season ends?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Words
14,196
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
670L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.1
F&P level
~P
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
20699
Publication
Published
September 1, 1997
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316141673
OCLC
48489109

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