The New Policeman
by Kate Thompson
Fifteen-year-old J. J. Liddy is one in a long line of talented Irish musicians committed... read more
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- Grade
- 4-12
- Genre
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
Year Published 2007
Word Count 50,702
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 730L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.1
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 112354, 8.0 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Lists With This Book
- Multicultural Stories
- Fantasy Books for Ages 11 to 17
Our Original Resources 3
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 2
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Readings 1

Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Marcella Rhiordan
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Awards & Distinctions 5

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2022
Commended, 2008

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2008

Outstanding International Books, 2006-2022
Grades 6-8 Selection, 2008

Mythopoeic Fantasy Award, 1971-2022
Finalist, 2008

Horn Book Fanfare, 2001 - 2022
Selection, 2007
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