Track and Field Takedown
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2012 · Est. 43 min read

Track and Field Takedown

By Jake Maddox, Thomas Kingsley Troupe

Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series

Can Kyle overcome his track-and-field fears before the school Olympic Fest?

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72 pages· 5,101 words· Est. 43 min read
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Kyle faces a daunting challenge when his school hosts an Olympic Fest, and he's thrust into track-and-field events. With no natural talent, Kyle must decide if practice can save him from public humiliation. As the event looms, will he rise to the occasion or falter under pressure? The stakes are high, and the clock is ticking. Can determination and hard work transform Kyle into a competitor, or will he face the ultimate embarrassment in front of his peers? Discover the twists and turns of Kyle's journey to find out if he can defy the odds.

From the publisher

Kyle’s school decides to host an Olympic Fest in honor of the Summer Olympics, and he’s assigned to compete in the track-and-field events. The only problem is, he’s no good at them. Will practice make perfect, or will Kyle embarrass himself in front of everyone?

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Format
Paperback
Pages
72
Words
5,101
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
520L
Themes & topics
Books about bullyingBooks about competitionBooks about schoolBooks about sports and recreationBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~N
Scholastic level
M
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
148280
Publication
Published
January 1, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781434239013

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