Wanting Mor
by Rukhsana Khan
Based on a true story, Jameela, a young girl living in war-torn Afghanistan, must... read more
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- Grade
- 4-12
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Area
- South Asian
Year Published 2009
Word Count 41,883
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 540L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.7
- AR Quiz Numbers
- 130463
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Lists With This Book
- Refugees Welcome Here
- South Asian Voices
Our Original Resources 5
Meet-the-Author Recording with Rukhsana Khan about Wanting Mor
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Rukhsana Khan
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Lesson Plan from Rukhsana Khan
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Awards & Distinctions 4

Skipping Stones Honor Awards, 1994-2020
Multicultural and International Honor, 2010

Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2020
Selection, 2010

Outstanding International Books, 2006-2021
Grades 6-8 Selection, 2010

Middle East Book Award, 2000-2020
Winner, 2009
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