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Spelldown: The Big-Time Dreams of a Small-Town Word Whiz

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4.1 out of 5
Based on 119 Ratings and 33 Reviews

Book Description
Thirteen-year-old Karlene Bridges is the best speller in her family, her hometown, and maybe even all of Shirley County, South Carolina. The trouble is, every time she makes it to the final round of a spelling bee, she chokes. But when Mrs. Harrison, the new Latin teacher, offers to coach her, Karlene's spelling jinx miraculously disappears. The year 1969 is turning out to be her best ever, especi... More
Book Information
PublisherSimon and Schuster Books for Young Readers
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages224
ISBN-101416916105
ISBN-13978-1416916109
Publication Date01/23/2007
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About Karon Luddy (Author) : Karon Luddy is a published author of young adult books. Published credits of Karon Luddy include Spelldown: The Big-Time Dreams of a Small-Town Word Whiz.
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