The Dire King
by William Ritter
The fate of the world is in the hands of detective of the supernatural R. F. Jackaby... read more
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- Grade
- 7-12
- Genre
- Adventure
- Historical Fiction
- Mystery
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
Year Published 2017
Word Count 76,131
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 730L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 191960, 12.0 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Subject Headings
- Animals, Mythical
- Social life and customs
- 19th century
- Supernatural
- Mystery and detective stories
- Young Adult Fiction | Fantasy | Historical
- New England--Social life and customs--19th century--Fiction
- Young Adult Fiction | Action & Adventure
- Imaginary creatures--Fiction
- Paranormal fiction
- Supernatural--Fiction
- New England
- Young Adult Fiction | Mysteries & Detective Stories
- Imaginary creatures
- Young Adult Fiction
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Mystery Multi-Leveled Lesson
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About the Author 2
Author Interviews 1
Interview with William Ritter
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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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Mystery Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Awards & Distinctions 1
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2022
Mystery / Adventure Selection, 2017
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