Star in the Forest
by Laura Resau
Sixth grader Zitlally’s family is in the United States illegally. When Papá... read more
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- Grade
- 4-8
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- Immigrant / Refugee
- Latino (US / Canada)
Year Published 2010
Word Count 20,234
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 780L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.5
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 136221, 3.0 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Subject Headings
- Mexican Americans--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - Hispanic & Latino
- Fathers--Fiction
- Illegal aliens--Fiction
- Dogs--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Family | General (see also headings under Social Themes)
- Friendship--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Pets
- Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dogs
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emigration & Immigration
- Trailer camps--Fiction
Our Original Resources 4
Audio Name Pronunciation with Laura Resau
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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 Author 3
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 5
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Lesson Plan from Indiana Library Federation
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Lesson Plan from Random House Teachers & Librarians
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Teacher Guide from Laura Resau
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Awards & Distinctions 2
Américas Award, 1993-2022
Commended, 2011
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2011
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