The Schwa Was Here
by Neal Shusterman
They say his clothes blend into the background, no matter where he stands. They say... read more
16 Total Resources 2 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 7-12
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
Year Published 2004
Word Count 57,922
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 790L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 80744, 9.0 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Health
- Social Studies
- Lists With This Book
- Great Books For Boys
Our Original Resources 4
Audio Name Pronunciation with Neal Shusterman
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 4
Author Interviews 7
Interview with Neal Shusterman
Created by Simon & Schuster
Interview with Neal Shusterman
Created by NPR
Interview with Neal Shusterman
Created by Goodreads
Interview with Neal Shusterman
Created by Radio New Zealand
Interview with Neal Shusterman
Created by Pilgrim School
Interview with Neal Shusterman
Created by Book Riot
Interview with Neal Shusterman
Created by Follett
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Resource Guide from California Young Reader Medal
Created by California Young Reader Medal
Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Neal Shusterman
Created by Books On Tape® / Listening Library
Awards & Distinctions 2
Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, 1967-2022
Winner, 2005
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2022
Commended, 2005
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