White Bird: A Wonder Story
by R.J. Palacio • Related Edition: Spanish-Language
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- Grade
- 4-8
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Graphic Novel
- Cultural Experience
- Jewish
Year Published 2019
Word Count 12,875
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 440L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.5
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 504917, 2 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
- Lists With This Book
- Refugees Middle Grade Books
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- Disability Awareness
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Meet-the-Author Recording with R.J. Palacio about White Bird
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Audio Name Pronunciation with R.J. Palacio
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Graphic Novel / Graphic Format Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 5
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Graphic Novel / Graphic Format Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Book Readings 1

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Awards & Distinctions 5

Children’s Favorites Award, 2015-2023
Selection, 2020

Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023
Middle Selection, 2020

Sydney Taylor Book Award, 2001-2023
Winner, 2020

Teacher Favorites Award, 2015-2023
Selection, 2020
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