Monstrous Beauty
by Elizabeth Fama
Fierce, seductive mermaid Syrenka falls in love with Ezra, a young naturalist.... read more
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- Grade
- 7-12
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Horror
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
Year Published 2012
Word Count 72,262
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 780L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.6
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 156909, 11 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Subject Headings
- Massachusetts--History--19th century--Fiction
- Ghosts
- Massachusetts
- 19th century
- Supernatural
- Massachusetts--Fiction
- Murder--Fiction
- Ghosts--Fiction
- Young Adult Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables | General
- Murder
- Young Adult Fiction | Romance | Paranormal
- Supernatural--Fiction
- Mermaids--Fiction
- History
- Young Adult Fiction | Horror
- Mermaids
- Young Adult Fiction | Mermaids
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Book Readings 2
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Audiobook Excerpt of "Clip 1" narrated by Katherine Kellgren
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Awards & Distinctions 2
Odyssey Award, 2008-2024
Honor, 2013
Best Fiction for Young Adults, 2011-2024
Selection, 2013
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