Chasing Orion
by Kathryn Lasky
During the summer of 1952, eleven-year-old Georgia, who goes by Georgie, moves into... read more
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- Grade
- 4-8
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Realistic Fiction
Year Published 2010
Word Count 68,318
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 700L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.7
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 137024, 10.0 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Subject Headings
- 20th century
- Poliomyelitis--Fiction
- Indiana--History--20th century--Fiction
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Health & Daily Living | Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries
- Poliomyelitis
- Neighbors--Fiction
- Neighbors
- History
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical | United States - 20th Century
- Indiana
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Kathryn Lasky
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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About the Author 4
Author Interviews 3
Interview with Kathryn Lasky
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Interview with Kathryn Lasky
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Home Studio Tour with Kathryn Lasky
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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 1
CCBC Choices
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