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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1992 · Est. 2 hour read
Undercover Tailback
By Matt Christopher, Paul Casale (Illustrator)
Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series
A habitual liar must prove he witnessed a playbook theft.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 70 ratings
145 pages· 20,082 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Parker Nolan, known for his tall tales, faces disbelief when he claims to have seen a mysterious figure stealing the coach's playbook. With his credibility on the line, Parker must navigate suspicion and uncover the truth. Can he convince his teammates before it's too late, or will his reputation as a liar cost him everything? Dive into a world where trust is fragile, and the stakes are high on and off the field.
From the publisher
Parker Nolan likes to tell tall tales, so why should anyone believe him when he says he saw a mysterious figure stealing plays out of the coach’s playbook?
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 145
- Words
- 20,082
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 570L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.1
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 3
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 11450
Publication
- Published
- December 1, 1992
- First published
- January 1, 1992
- Publisher
- Little Brown Co
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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