Called Up

From the Series Lorimer Sports Stories

  • Interest Level: Grade 5 - Grade 8
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

For thirteen-year-old David Timko, making the Bantam A hockey team is everything. So when he doesn’t make the cut, his bad attitude soon gets him benched. Even worse, his new friend at school, Omar, shows a complete lack of understanding of David’s problem. Omar has problems of his own. A recent Syrian refugee, he’s angry that his parents can’t find good jobs in his new country, among other problems. As both boys become more frustrated with their own problems, their friendship begins to suffer. Can the two boys come to an understanding of each other’s problems before their friendship comes to blows?

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Interest Level Grade 5 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre High/Low
Category Diverse Books: Immigration & Refugees, Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity, Diversity, SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: D Relationship Skills, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2018
Publisher James Lorimer and Company Ltd., Publishers
Imprint Lorimer Children & Teens
Language English
Number of Pages 120
Publication Date 2020-01-01
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV032110, JUV039050, JUV039060
Dewey [Fic]
Dimensions 5 x 7.75
Lexile 560
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Author: Steven Sandor

Steven Sandor is an award-winning magazine editor, author and sports broadcaster. He has written five books in the Lorimer Sports Stories series, and two teen novels.

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Lorimer Sports Stories

Realistic, action-packed sports stories for reluctant middle-grade readers. Each book covers a contemporary theme—like bullying, friendship or prejudice—set against the backdrop of a specific sport. The themes will appeal to kids who play sports, such as rivalry, teamwork, competition… View available downloads →