The Traitor
by Laurence Yep
In the Wyoming territory in 1885, life is tough, especially for Michael Purdy. An... read more
- Grade
- 4-8
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- Asian American
Year Published 2003
Word Count 59,922
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 620L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.8
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 66895, 9.0 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Coal mines and mining
- Prejudices
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Prejudice & Racism
- Illegitimate children
- 19th century
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical | United States - 19th Century
- Chinese Americans
- West (U.S.)
- Rock Springs Massacre, Rock Springs, Wyo., 18
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - Asian American
- History
- Friendship
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Laurence Yep
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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About the Author 2
Author Interviews 2
Short clip about daydreaming with Laurence Yep
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2005 Children’s Literature Legacy Award Acceptance Speech given by Laurence Yep
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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