Penny from Heaven
by Jennifer L. Holm
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- Grade
- 4-8
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
Year Published 2006
Word Count 46,792
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 730L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- 108040
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Health
- Subject Headings
- New Jersey--History--20th century--Fiction
- Italian Americans--Fiction
- New Jersey
- Italian Americans
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | General (see also headings under Family)
- Family life--New Jersey--Fiction
- Secrets--Fiction
- Families
- Secrets
- Juvenile Fiction | Family | Multigenerational
- Lists With This Book
- Choice Texts Gr. 6
Our Original Resources 5
Audio Name Pronunciation with Jennifer L. Holm
Created by TeachingBooks
In-depth Written Interview with Jennifer L. Holm
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 3
Author Interviews 8
In-depth Written Interview with Jennifer L. Holm
Created by TeachingBooks
Interview with Jennifer L. Holm
Created by Little Willow for Bildungsroman
Interview with Jennifer L. Holm
Created by Reading Rockets
Interview with Jennifer L. Holm
Created by School Library Journal
Interview with Jennifer L. Holm
Created by All the Wonders
ALA Newbery Author Event with Jennifer L. Holm
Created by Random House Kids
2014 Comic Con Interview with Jennifer L. Holm
Created by Random House Kids
Interview with Jennifer L. Holm
Created by Mackin Community
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Educator's Guide from Random House Teachers & Librarians
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Newbery Guide from Random House Teachers & Librarians
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Amber Sealey
Created by Books On TapeŽ / Listening Library
Awards & Distinctions 4
John Newbery Medal, 1922-2021
Honor, 2007
Notable Children's Books, 1995-2021
Commended, 2007
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2007
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2020
Selection, 2007
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