The Friends
by Kazumi Yumoto
In search of answers to questions about death, three Japanese boys learn about life... read more
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- Grade
- 5-8
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- Asian
Year Published 1996
Word Count 40,478
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 710L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.1
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 17772, 6 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Health
Our Original Resources 3
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 2
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Awards & Distinctions 4
Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, 1967-2024
Winner, 1997
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 1997
Mildred L. Batchelder Award, 1997-2024
Winner, 1997
CCBC Choices
Selection, 1996
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