Eleven-year-old Benjamin has a lump in his throat. He's certain it’s a golf ball. He knows it sounds crazy, but everything’s been topsy-turvy since his father died last month.
Topics Grief. Fathers. Runaways. Golf. Fantasy and magic. Southern States. School integration. Twentieth-century U.S. history. Augusta, Georgia.
SRC Level 5.400000
SRC Points 18.000000
Lexile 830L
Trim Size 8 1/4" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2016-05-09
JLG Release Date Sep 2016
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 7
Reading level Elementary, Middle
Format Print
Upper Elementary/Middle Plus (Grades 5-7)
Upper Elementary/Middle Plus
Upper Elementary/Middle Plus (Grades 5-7)
For Grades 5-7
This collection ensures a steady stream of engaging books for middle-grade readers, offering a well-balanced mix of fiction and nonfiction. Designed to challenge and inspire young readers, these selections remain accessible for those transitioning to more complex texts or who may be reluctant to read.