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Benchwarmers

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By John Feinstein
Publisher Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Benchwarmers
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Description The path to victory starts on the sidelines, in this fastpaced new middle grade series from #1 New York Times bestselling sportwriting powerhouse John Feinstein.Twelveyearold Jeff Michaels, son of a Philadelphia TV sports reporter, is just learning to play soccer on the new sixthgrade team at his middle school. Andrea Carillo has fought her way onto the squad, but the coach doesnt think girls should play with boys, so shes riding the bench with Jeffeven though shes one of the best players. With Jeffs help, the Philly media gets ahold of the story, and suddenly Andi is all over the news as she shows her worth on the soccer field. But amid bullies, threats, and a media firestorm, will Andis skills and Jeffs perseverance be enough to sav...

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52036 words52,036 words
176 pages176 pages
Lexile 830LLexile 830L
Grade 3 to 8Grade 3 to 8
Age 8-13Age 8-13
Published 2019Published 2019

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Hear it content Hear it tackle Hear it column Hear it negative Hear it indicate Hear it convert Hear it primary Hear it referee Hear it visualize Hear it initial Hear it proceed Hear it hollow Hear it invest Hear it legal Hear it quote Hear it assume Hear it concussion Hear it instant Hear it brief Hear it option Hear it link Hear it decoy Hear it swarm Hear it import Hear it previous Hear it flexible Hear it spite Hear it desire Hear it foul Hear it presence Hear it colleague Hear it generate Hear it temper Hear it midfield Hear it guarantee Hear it geology Hear it doom Hear it cue Hear it firm Hear it maneuver Hear it acknowledge Hear it potential Hear it sneer Hear it compliment Hear it criticize Hear it contribute Hear it ramp Hear it commitment Hear it decent Hear it coverage Hear it incident Hear it financial Hear it tangle Hear it journalism Hear it sore Hear it advise Hear it nasty Hear it lecture Hear it appreciate Hear it lack Hear it lame Hear it bonding Hear it slay Hear it specific Hear it mental Hear it vicious Hear it offensive Hear it apology Hear it congratulate Hear it sag Hear it intercept Hear it sprint Hear it rally Hear it stride Hear it ideal Hear it trek Hear it socialize Hear it highlight Hear it lineup Hear it exit Hear it remarkable Hear it merrier Hear it tryout Hear it automatic Hear it regulation Hear it rein Hear it substitute Hear it plead Hear it scoreboard Hear it cautious Hear it resume Hear it further Hear it lounge Hear it accurate Hear it remote Hear it due Hear it toxic Hear it mesh Hear it varsity Hear it salute
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Hear it concession Hear it consent Hear it mandatory Hear it optional Hear it notion Hear it column Hear it censor Hear it generational Hear it visualize Hear it winless Hear it resent Hear it complement Hear it authorize Hear it margin Hear it morale Hear it decoy Hear it anchor Hear it flexible Hear it neutral Hear it disinterest Hear it kickoff Hear it injunction Hear it unbiased Hear it justify Hear it quaver Hear it finesse Hear it corporate Hear it modest Hear it overrule Hear it sincere Hear it midfield Hear it snag Hear it divisive Hear it acrimony Hear it twofold Hear it intern Hear it cue Hear it proffered Hear it maneuver Hear it philosophy Hear it turf Hear it oversight Hear it upfield Hear it shuck Hear it stake Hear it decent Hear it flunk Hear it libel Hear it postgame Hear it presumption Hear it reset Hear it benchwarmer Hear it violation Hear it gracious Hear it unimpressed Hear it scoreless Hear it verbal Hear it phase Hear it elaborate Hear it unbeaten Hear it ambidextrous Hear it voiceover Hear it bonding Hear it rethink Hear it clique Hear it hustle Hear it traction Hear it hefty Hear it postpone Hear it pregame Hear it vicious Hear it inexperienced Hear it hectic Hear it shutout Hear it retell Hear it apology Hear it overseer Hear it tormentor Hear it turnout Hear it pedestal Hear it printout Hear it quickness Hear it irony Hear it multimillion Hear it sag Hear it evaluation Hear it offside Hear it forthcoming Hear it timid Hear it heaviness Hear it unchecked Hear it midweek Hear it nauseous Hear it goalpost Hear it stride Hear it swivel Hear it ideal Hear it premise Hear it relent Hear it grudge
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Book ISBN:

9780374312046

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