The Cross of Lead
by Avi
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- Grade
- 3-8
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
Year Published 2002
Word Count 48,194
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 780L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 58513, 7 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Lists With This Book
- SpringBoard, Grade 8 Unit 1
- Sample: Bookworms Grade 4 Classroom Libr
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TeachingBooks Guest Blogger: Avi “Challenges of Writing Historical Fiction”
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In-depth Written Interview with Avi
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Readings 1
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Awards & Distinctions 3
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ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2003
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Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2024
Selection, 2003
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John Newbery Medal, 1922-2024
Winner, 2003
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