The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
by Jacqueline Kelly
In this witty historical fiction middle grade novel set at the turn of the century,... read more
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- Grade
- 5-8
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- Women / Girls
Year Published 2009
Word Count 80,972
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 830L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 130075, 12 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Science
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Nature--Fiction
- Nature
- Grandfathers--Fiction
- Family life
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | General (see also headings under Family)
- Naturalists
- Family life--Texas--Fiction
- History
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Texas
- Grandfathers
- Naturalists--Fiction
- 19th century
- Texas--History--19th century--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Science & Nature | General
- Juvenile Fiction | Family | Multigenerational
- Lists With This Book
- Paired Nonfiction & Fiction
- Books From All 50 States - Texas
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Commended, 2010
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Indies Choice Book Awards, 2009-2019
Honor, 2010
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The Josette Frank Award, 1943-2024
Winner, 2010
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John Newbery Medal, 1922-2024
Honor, 2010
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