Against All OddsWhen they both get caught in a storm sewer, Jeff risks his life to gain the respect of his older brother. Three teenagers are trapped in a storm sewer when a thunderstorm hits. The heroism of one boy - a special ed student - saves them all from drowning. Interest level: Grades 6-10. Reading level: grade 3.4; Lexile 610 HL HIP SR novels are high-interest, realistic, issues-based stories for adolescents and teens reading at Grade 3-4 level. |
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