The Dumbest Idea Ever!
by Jimmy Gownley
Jimmy Gownley's graphic novel memoir about the "dumb" idea that changed his life... read more
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- Grade
- 4-12
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Graphic Novel
Year Published 2014
Word Count 10,606
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 330L
- ATOS Reading Level: 2.5
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 164559, 1.0 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- STEAM
- Subject Headings
- Cartoonists--Comic books, strips, etc
- Teenage boys
- Schools
- Gownley, Jimmy
- Idea (Philosophy)
- Gownley, Jimmy--Childhood and youth--Comic books, strips, etc
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Art
- Bildungsromans
- Graphic novels
- Girardville (Pa.)
- Comic books, strips, etc
- Sick children
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Biography
Our Original Resources 3
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 3
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 2
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Trailers 1
Video Book Trailer from Free Comic Book Day
Created by Free Comic Book Day
Awards & Distinctions 4
Great Graphic Novels for Teens, 2007-2022
Commended, 2015
ILA Children’s Choices Reading List, 2015-2020
Selection, 2015
Kids’ Book Choice Awards, 2008-2021
Winner, 2015
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2021
Graphic Novels Selection, 2014
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