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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Awards & Distinctions 7
Notable Children's Books, 1995-2021
Commended, 2002
The Josette Frank Award, 1943-2020
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Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
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