The Fighting Ground
by Avi
An approachable, personal story of 13-year-old Jonathan's experiences during... read more
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- Grade
- 1-8
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
Year Published 1984
Word Count 26,803
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 580L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.2
- AR Quiz Numbers
- 566
- Curricular Area
- History
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Revolution, 1775-1783
- History
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical | United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods
- United States
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Fiction
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Juvenile fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical | Military & Wars
- Historical fiction
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In-depth Written Interview with Avi
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Awards & Distinctions 2

Scott O'Dell Award, 1984-2021
Winner, 1985

CCBC Choices
Selection, 1984
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