The Serpent King
by Jeff Zentner
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- Grade
- 7-12
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
Year Published 2016
Word Count 77,345
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 630L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 184866, 11 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Subject Headings
- Self-actualization (Psychology)
- Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes | Physical & Emotional Abuse (see also Social Themes - Sexual
- Young Adult Fiction | Coming of Age
- Self-actualization (Psychology)--Fiction
- Tennessee
- Young adult fiction
- Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
- Country life
- Friendship--Fiction
- Friendship
- Country life--Fiction
- Young Adult Fiction
- Lists With This Book
- Death & Loss
- Social Justice Books for Teens
- Read Alikes for The Outsiders
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Jeff Zentner about The Serpent King
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Jeff Zentner
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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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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Discussion Guide from Random House Teachers & Librarians
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Book Readings 1
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Book Trailers 2
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Awards & Distinctions 6
Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award, 2009-2024
Winner, 2017
Indies Choice Book Awards, 2009-2019
Honor, 2017
William C. Morris Debut Award, 2009-2024
Winner, 2017
Best Fiction for Young Adults, 2011-2024
Top 10 Selection, 2017
Young Adult Favorites Award, 2015-2024
Selection, 2017
Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2024
Young Adult Selection, 2016
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