A Wish in the Dark
by Christina Soontornvat • Related Edition: Original
47 Total Resources 7 Awards 24 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 3-8
- Genre
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
- Cultural Experience
- Asian American
Year Published 2020
Word Count 74,227
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 720L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.2
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 508811, 11 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Christina Soontornvat about A Wish in the Dark
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Christina Soontornvat
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TeachingBooks Guest Blogger: Christina Soontornvat “A Wish in the Dark Virtual Book Tour”
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 3
Author Interviews 18
Meet-the-Author Recording with Christina Soontornvat
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TeachingBooks Guest Blogger: Christina Soontornvat “A Wish in the Dark Virtual Book Tour”
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Interview with Christina Soontornvat
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Panel Discussion with Christina Soontornvat
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2021 John Newbery Honor Award Acceptance Speech by Christina Soontornvat
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The Main Characters with Christina Soontornvat
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About the Setting with Christina Soontornvat
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Interview with Christina Soontornvat
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Jane Addams Children's Book Awards Acceptance Speech 2021 with Christina Soontornvat
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Interview with Christina Soontornvat
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Interview with Christina Soontornvat
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Interview with Christina Soontornvat
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Interview with Christina Soontornvat
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How Much Research Do You Do for a Book with Christina Soontornvat
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What Is Your Favorite Genre with Christina Soontornvat
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Panel Discussion with Christina Soontornvat
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Interview with Christina Soontornvat
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Guest Post by Christina Soontornvat
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 8
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Discussion Questions from Down the Hobbit Hole
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Discussion Guide from Schuylerville Public Library
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Writing Workshop: Developing Main Characters from Christina Soontornvat
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Lesson Plan from Christina Soontornvat
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Invitation to Imagine from Christina Soontornvat
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Discussion Guide from Candlewick Press
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Book Readings 3
Video Book Reading narrated by Christina Soontornvat
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Video Book Reading narrated by Christina Soontornvat
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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Greta Jung
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Book Trailers 2
Video Book Trailer from Christina Soontornvat
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Video Book Trailer from Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Vocabulary Lists 1
Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
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Awards & Distinctions 7
John Newbery Medal, 1922-2024
Honor, 2021
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2021
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2024
Folktales Selection, 2021
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2021
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023
Selection, 2020
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