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Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 4.9
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 5491
Points per Word 0.000182
Page Count 65
Points per Page 0.015385

Description

Leggie has always been a natural runner, but an injury on the first day of practice sidelines him for the track season. Does he have what it takes to be a field athlete?

Quick Summary

When star runner Leggie gets sidelined by an injury right before track season, he has to discover that sometimes the biggest victories come from the biggest setbacks. Kids will root for Leggie as he trades his sprinting spikes for a shot put and learns that being a team player means more than just winning races. If your kid loves Mike Lupica's sports stories or Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Överlöde a Wimpy Kid: Diper Överlöde Wimpy Kid's funny school adventures, they'll totally dig this quick, punchy read. Perfect for kids ages 8-12 in grades 3-7 who want a fast, feel-good sports story with real heart.