The Winning Goal
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2012 · Est. 13 min read

The Winning Goal

By Sally Rippin, Stephanie Spartels (Illustrator)

Book #3 in the Hey Jack! series

Jack dreams of scoring in soccer, but he's stuck as goalie. Can he find glory in goalkeeping?

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43 pages· 1,100 words· Est. 13 min read
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Jack dreams of scoring the winning goal in soccer, but his coach assigns him to be the goalie. Frustrated and feeling sidelined, Jack must navigate the challenges of his new position. Can he find a way to shine from the goalpost, or will he discover that there's more to soccer than just scoring? With humor and heart, Jack's journey reveals the unexpected joys of teamwork and self-discovery. Perfect for young readers, this story combines relatable challenges with Jack's vivid imagination, making every page a delightful adventure.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
43
Words
1,100
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
530L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about sports and recreationBooks about growing upBooks about sportsBooks about soccer
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
153285
Publication
Published
June 1, 2013
First published
January 1, 2012
Publisher
Kane Miller
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781610671231

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