The Trick
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999 · Est. 7.5 hour read

The Trick

Written by Nancy N. Rue

Part of the Christian Heritage Series: The Chicago Years series

A boy's new life in 1920s Chicago leads to unexpected trouble.

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195 pages· 55,042 words· Est. 7.5 hour read· ~780L
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In 1920s Chicago, ten-year-old Rudy navigates a new life with his wealthy Great-aunt Gussie. As he struggles to fit in, Rudy befriends a boy with dreams of becoming a mobster, pulling him into a world of schemes and mischief. With his sister Hildy Helen by his side, Rudy must decide where his loyalties lie and how far he's willing to go in this city of opportunity and danger. Will Rudy find his place, or will the allure of the underworld prove too tempting?

From the publisher

Book 1 in the Christian Heritage Series, The Chicago Years. Having just moved to Chicago, Rudy and his sister Hildy Helen are having a hard time. Their first friend is a schemer who gets them into all sorts of trouble.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
195
Words
55,042
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~780L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5
F&P level
~S
AR points
8
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
42027
Publication
Published
May 1, 1999
Publisher
Focus on the Family Pub
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781561797349
LCCN
99019627
OCLC
40848603

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