Lifeboat 12
by Susan Hood
This novel in verse is based on the experiences of Ken Sparks, who, at 13, survived... read more
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- Grade
- 4-8
- Genre
- Adventure
- Historical Fiction
- Poetry
Year Published 2018
Word Count 26,349
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 610L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 197987, 4 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Subject Headings
- World War, 1939-1945
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Survival--Fiction
- Ocean liners
- Ocean liners--Fiction
- Great Britain]vFiction
- Historical fiction
- World War, 1939-1945--Evacuation of civilians--Great Britain--Fiction
- Children
- Novels in verse
- World War, 1939-1945--Children--Fiction
- Great Britain]vJuvenile fiction
- Ocean travel--Fiction
- Lifeboats--Fiction
- Survival
- Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure | Survival Stories
- Juvenile Fiction | Transportation | Boats, Ships, & Underwater Craft
- Ocean travel
- Lifeboats
- Evacuation of civilians
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical | Military & Wars
Our Original Resources 6
Meet-the-Author Recording with Susan Hood about Lifeboat 12
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Susan Hood
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 3
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 5
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Discussion Guide from Indiana Library Federation
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Curriculum Connections from Vermont Department of Libraries
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Bruce Mann
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Vocabulary Lists 1
Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
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Awards & Distinctions 7
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 2019
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2023
World History & Culture Selection, 2019
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2019
Charlotte Huck Award, 2015-2023
Commended, 2019
Golden Kite Awards, 1974-2023
Young Reader and Middle Grade Fiction Winner, 2019
Teacher Favorites Award, 2015-2023
Selection, 2019
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023
Middle Selection, 2018
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