When Heroes Die
by Penny Raife Durant
Devastated to discover that Uncle Rob, his hero, is dying of AIDS, twelve-year-old... read more
9 Total Resources 1 Awards Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 5-8
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- LGBTQ+
Year Published 1992
Word Count 24,906
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 570L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.5
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 7167, 3 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Health
Our Original Resources 4
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
Created by TeachingBooks
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Awards & Distinctions 1
Lambda Literary Award, 1992-2024
Winner, 1993
If you find a 3rd party resource that isn't accessible to you, please email the name and link of the resource, as well as any details about your needs, to accounts@TeachingBooks.net.
Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their X (formerly Twitter) handles.