Dear Mr. Henshaw
by Beverly Cleary and Paul O. Zelinsky
Newbery Medal Winner * Teachers’ Top 100 Books for Children * ALA Notable... read more
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- Grade
- 1-8
Year Published 1983
Word Count 18,145
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 910L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.9
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 24, 3 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Lists With This Book
- Novels Written in Verse
Our Original Resources 6
Audio Name Pronunciation with Beverly Cleary
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Paul O. Zelinsky
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 6
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Literature Guide from Nancy Polette
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Writing Activity from Achieve the Core
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Lesson Plan from Institute for Character Education
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Lesson Plan from Dr. Betty Powers Francis
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Book Readings 1

Audiobook Excerpt narrated by George Guidall
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Awards & Distinctions 1

John Newbery Medal, 1922-2023
Winner, 1984
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