The Trouble Begins at 8: A Life of Mark Twain in the Wild, Wild West
by Sid Fleischman
In an unforgettable storytelling voice, rich with spirited language and wit, author... read more
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- Grade
- 4-8
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
Year Published 2008
Word Count 26,932
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 1050L
- ATOS Reading Level: 7.5
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 124428, 5.0 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Subject Headings
- Authors, American
- Authors, American--19th century--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Twain, Mark, 1835-1910--Childhood and youth--Juvenile literature
- Homes and haunts
- Twain, Mark
- 19th century
- Twain, Mark, 1835-1910--Homes and haunts--West (U.S.)--Juvenile literature
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Literary
- Childhood and youth
- West (U.S.)
- Lists With This Book
- Writers and Writing
Our Original Resources 5
Meet-the-Author Recording with Sid Fleischman about The Trouble Begins at 8
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Sid Fleischman
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 3
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 2
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Awards & Distinctions 3
Orbis Pictus Award, 2000-2022
Commended, 2009
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2022
Commended, 2009
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2009
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