Of Nightingales That Weep
by Katherine Paterson and Haru Wells
The daughter of a samurai never weeps. But Takiko, whose warrior father was killed... read more
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- Grade
- 4-8
- Genre
- Adventure
- Historical Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- Asian
Year Published 1974
Word Count 45,256
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 950L
- ATOS Reading Level: 6.2
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 7898, 7.0 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- History
- Social Studies
Our Original Resources 5
Audio Name Pronunciation with Katherine Paterson
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In-depth Written Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Story Map 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 Authors 4
Author Interviews 18
In-depth Written Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Children’s Literature Legacy Award Speech given by Katherine Paterson
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A different approach to being an ambassador with Katherine Paterson
Created by Library of Congress
Reading is a privilege with Katherine Paterson
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The joy of writing with Katherine Paterson
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Why reading makes a difference with Katherine Paterson
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Privileges of being an ambassador with Katherine Paterson
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2013 National Book Festival speech by Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
Created by National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance
Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
Created by Allen AtPerry
What Is a Heroine Panel Discussion with Katherine Paterson
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Reading and Writing About Girls Panel Discussion with Katherine Paterson
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2002 Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 2
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Awards & Distinctions 1
Phoenix Award, 1986-2021
Winner, 1994
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