Alchemy and Meggy Swann
by Karen Cushman
Meggy arrives in London expecting to be welcomed by her father, who sent for her,... read more
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- Grade
- 4-8
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- Disability
Year Published 2010
Word Count 39,819
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 810L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.6
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 136589, 6 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Subject Headings
- Fathers and daughters
- Great Britain--History--Elizabeth, 1558-1603--Fiction
- London (England)
- Elizabeth, 1558-1603
- Alchemy
- London (England)--History--16th century--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical | Europe
- Poverty--Fiction
- Alchemy--Fiction
- People with disabilities--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Disabilities & Special Needs
- Great Britain
- 16th century
- Fathers and daughters--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Homelessness & Poverty
- History
- People with disabilities
- Poverty
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Karen Cushman
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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About the Author 3
Author Interviews 6
Interview with Karen Cushman
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Interview with Karen Cushman
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Interview with Karen Cushman
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Interview with Karen Cushman
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Interview with Karen Cushman
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Interview with Karen Cushman
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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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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Katherine Kellgren
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Awards & Distinctions 3
Odyssey Award, 2008-2023
Honor, 2011
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2023
Selection, 2011
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2022
Selection, 2010
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