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From the Series Surviving Southside

  • Interest Level: Grade 6 - Grade 12
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

He’s destined for the NFL.

Kadeem Jones is a star quarterback for Southside High. He is thrilled when college scouts seek him out. His visit to Teller College is amazing. College cheerleaders pay attention to him. The recruiter even gives him money to have a good time. But then NCAA officials accuse Teller’s staff of illegally recruiting top talent. Will Kadeem decide to help their investigation, even though it means the end of the good times? What will it do to his chances of playing college football?

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Interest Level Grade 6 - Grade 12
Reading Level Grade 4
Genre High/Low, Young Adult
Copyright 2011
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Darby Creek ™
Language English
Number of Pages 104
Publication Date 2014-08-01
Reading Counts! Level 4.3
Text Type Fiction
BISACS YAF058260, YAF058160, YAF059060
Dewey [Fic]
Dimensions 5.25 x 7.5
Lexile 590
ATOS Reading Level 4.2
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 141739
Accelerated Reader® Points 2.0
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Awards, Reviewed, and Teaching Guides

Author: Suzanne Weyn

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Surviving Southside

This innovative YA series is a set of high-interest urban fiction novels that’s written at a fourth-grade reading level, specifically designed for reluctant and striving readers, including those who read below grade level or are ESL/ View available downloads →

Awards

  • YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, Winner, 2012

Reviews

Library Media Connection

“The topics are interesting and relevant, and present characters readers can empathize with. With each novel being around 100 pages, students who struggle with reading or finding interesting material to read should pick one up. Recommended.” —Library Media Connection

School Library Journal

“These well-written stories reinforce the importance of family, friends, values, and thoughtful decision-making. Characters that readers will identify with and care about are combined with realistic plots that reflect society today. Excellent purchases, these books will attract and engage reluctant readers.” —School Library Journal