When I Left My Village
by Maxine Rose Schur and Brian Pinkney
Young Menelik describes the dangerous journey he and his family make in an effort... read more
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- Grade
- PK-5
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
Year Published 1996
Word Count 7,378
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 770L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.6
- AR Quiz Numbers
- 52335
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Subject Headings
- Jews
- Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | General
- Ethiopia
Our Original Resources 4
Audio Name Pronunciation with Brian Pinkney
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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About the Authors 5
Audio Name Pronunciation with Brian Pinkney
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Author Interviews 1
Interview with Brian Pinkney
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 2
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Awards & Distinctions 2
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2020
Selection, 1997
CCBC Choices
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