Amber Was Brave, Essie Was Smart
by Vera B. Williams
Amber and her older sister, Essie, must rely on each other. Their mother is at work,... read more
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- Grade
- PK-8
- Genre
- Nonfiction
- Poetry
Year Published 2001
Word Count 2,672
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.2
- AR Quiz Numbers
- 53446
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Art
- Lists With This Book
- Family
- Poetry for Children & Teens
- Books for Social Studies Unit 2
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Vera B. Williams reads from Amber Was Brave, Essie Was Smart
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In-depth Written Interview with Vera B. Williams
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 2
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Book Readings 1

Audiobook Excerpt narrated by various narrators
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Awards & Distinctions 7

Notable Children's Books, 1995-2021
Commended, 2002

The Josette Frank Award, 1943-2020
Winner, 2002

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2002

Fanfare, 2001 - 2020
Selection, 2001

Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2001
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