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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1959 · Est. 2 hour read
Touchdown for Tommy
Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series
Can football secure Tommy a forever home?
3.8/5 Goodreads · 258 ratings
145 pages· 13,985 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Tommy, recently orphaned, believes football is his ticket to a new family. Living with Mr. Powell, a Midget League coach, Tommy hopes his skills on the field will lead to adoption. But can a game truly change his fate, or will his dreams fumble? As he navigates the challenges of both the sport and his heart, Tommy must discover if love and belonging can be won. Will his plan succeed, or will unexpected twists redefine his path to finding a real home?
From the publisher
Football isn’t just Tommy’s favorite sport - he also thinks that it’s the key to a good home. The recently orphaned Tommy is delighted to discover that his foster father, Mr. Powell, coaches Midget League football. By playing well, Tommy hopes that he will make Mr. Powerll want to adopt him, and then he will have a real family again. But will things work out the way he plans?
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 145
- Words
- 13,985
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 570L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.3
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 11449
Publication
- Published
- October 30, 1985
- First published
- October 30, 1959
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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