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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999 · Est. 7.5 hour read
The Trick
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.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 60 ratings
195 pages· 55,042 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
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
- ~781L
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The fine print
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
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