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
- Quiz 108040, 7 AR Points
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- 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
Our Original Resources 5
Audio Name Pronunciation with Jennifer L. Holm
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In-depth Written Interview with Jennifer L. Holm
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Story Map 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 4
Author Interviews 18
In-depth Written Interview with Jennifer L. Holm
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Interview with Jennifer L. Holm
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Interview with Jennifer L. Holm
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Interview with Jennifer L. Holm
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Interview with Jennifer L. Holm
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2014 Comic Con Interview with Jennifer L. Holm
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Interview with Jennifer L. Holm
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Interview with Jennifer L. Holm
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Interview with Jennifer L. Holm
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Interview with Jennifer L. Holm
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Interview with Jennifer L. Holm
Created by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Interview with Jennifer L. Holm
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Interview with Jennifer L. Holm
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On Global Read Aloud with Jennifer L. Holm
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On stories being personal with Jennifer L. Holm
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On encouraging kids to read with Jennifer L. Holm
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On taking risks with Jennifer L. Holm
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On combining humor with life's serious moments with Jennifer L. Holm
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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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
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Awards & Distinctions 4
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 2007
John Newbery Medal, 1922-2023
Honor, 2007
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2023
Selection, 2007
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2007
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