Touchdown for Tommy
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1959 · Est. 2 hour read

Touchdown for Tommy

Written by Matt Christopher

Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series

Can football secure Tommy a forever home?

3.8 Goodreads · 258 ratings
145 pages· 13,985 words· Est. 2 hour read· 570L
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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
Themes & topics
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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
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316139823
LCCN
59007340
OCLC
173511430

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