Al Capone Does My Homework
by Gennifer Choldenko • Book 3 of the Al Capone Series
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- Grade
- 1-8
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- Disability
Year Published 2013
Word Count 49,570
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 570L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.7
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 160217, 7 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- 20th century
- Juvenile Fiction | Family | Siblings
- Brothers and sisters
- Swindlers and swindling
- Fires--Fiction
- Fires
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Alcatraz Island (Calif.)--History--20th century--Fiction
- Alcatraz Island (Calif.)
- United States Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island,
- Juvenile Fiction | Disabilities & Special Needs
- Juvenile Fiction | Law & Crime
- United States Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, California--Juvenile fiction
- Swindlers and swindling--Fiction
- History
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
- Brothers and sisters--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical | United States - 20th Century
- Autism
- Autism--Fiction
- United States Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, California--Fiction
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Gennifer Choldenko
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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About the Author 3
Author Interviews 17
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On crediting great teachers with Gennifer Choldenko
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On writing as a 12-year-old with Gennifer Choldenko
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Making time for writing with Gennifer Choldenko
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On the idea question with Gennifer Choldenko
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On fan mail with Gennifer Choldenko
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On incorporating current events into her stories with Gennifer Choldenko
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On writing fantasy with Gennifer Choldenko
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Series Researching Alcatraz with Gennifer Choldenko
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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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Book Readings 2
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Kirby Heyborne
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Book & Adaptation Websites 1
Awards & Distinctions 3
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2023
Social Interactions & Relationships Selection, 2014
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2014
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023
Middle Selection, 2013
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