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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1997 · Est. 2 hour read
The Team That Couldn't Lose
By Matt Christopher, The #1 Sports Writer for Kids (Illustrator)
Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series
A football team wins with mysterious plays sent to their coach. Who's behind it?
4.1/5 Goodreads · 78 ratings
96 pages· 14,196 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
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
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