Razorhurst
by Justine Larbalestier
The year is 1932, and the gritty Sydney neighborhood of Razorhurst is controlled... read more
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- Grade
- 7-12
- Genre
- Horror
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
Year Published 2012
Word Count 88,631
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 590L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- 172588
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Subject Headings
- 20th century
- Nineteen thirties
- Criminals
- Young Adult Fiction | Romance | Historical
- Ghosts
- Young Adult Fiction | Historical | General
- Ghosts--Fiction
- Australia--History--20th century--Fiction
- Sydney (N.S.W.)--History--20th century--Fiction
- Organized crime--Fiction
- Australia
- Organized crime
- History
- Criminals--Fiction
- Ghost stories
- Sydney (N.S.W.)
- Young Adult Fiction | Thrillers & Suspense
- Lists With This Book
- Fantasy Books for Ages 11 to 17
- Futurescapes
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Justine Larbalestier
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Readings 1

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Awards & Distinctions 2

CCBC Choices
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Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2020
Young Adults Selection, 2015
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