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Betting Game
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Series: Orca Sports
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ISBN13: 9781459809307
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Published: Oct 20 2015
Pages: 216
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.50 Width: 4.20 Depth: 6.90
Language: English
Jack's a star player on an elite soccer team along with his brother, Alex.
The Lancers are on top of the league, even favored to win the National Championship. But the game's about to change. A slick bookie wins Jack's friendship and introduces him to illegal betting. Before long, Jack is hooked on the adrenaline rush, and early wins convince him that gambling could make him rich. Meanwhile, an ever-widening rift is forming between the two brothers. Suddenly, Jack's system fails and his luck runs out. How could a few losses pile up to a gut-kicking ten grand? When he can't pay, the bookie gives Jack one way out--throw the National Championship. But can he betray his brother, his team and himself?
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don't like to read!
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