Ashes
by Laurie Halse Anderson • Book 3 of the Seeds of America Trilogy
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- Grade
- 5-8
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2016
Word Count 71,488
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 820L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.6
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 184168, 11 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Slavery--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Slavery
- JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / United States / Colonial & Revolutionary Periods
- JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / Military & Wa
- Revolution, 1775-1783
- JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / United States / African American
- African Americans--Fiction
- African Americans
- History
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical | United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods
- United States
- JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / United States
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Fiction
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Juvenile fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical | Military & Wars
- JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / United S
- JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / Military & Wars
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Laurie Halse Anderson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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About the Author 4
Author Interviews 25
Interview with Laurie Halse Anderson
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Margaret A. Edwards Speech given by Laurie Halse Anderson
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On family influences with Laurie Halse Anderson
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On her conflicted relationship with animals with Laurie Halse Anderson
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On genre jumping with Laurie Halse Anderson
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On similarities to characters with Laurie Halse Anderson
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On favorite books with Laurie Halse Anderson
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On historical accuracy with Laurie Halse Anderson
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On next projects with Laurie Halse Anderson
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2023 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award Acceptance Speech given by Laurie Halse Anderson
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Interview with Laurie Halse Anderson
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Interview with Laurie Halse Anderson
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Series Guest post by Laurie Halse Anderson
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Series Interview with Laurie Halse Anderson
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 6
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Series Classroom Curriculum Guide from Simon & Schuster
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Curriculum Guide from Simon & Schuster
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Siiri Scott
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Book & Adaptation Websites 1
Awards & Distinctions 5
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Middle Selection, 2017
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2024
History, Life, Culture in the Americas Selection, 2017
Best Fiction for Young Adults, 2011-2024
Selection, 2017
Teacher Favorites Award, 2015-2024
Selection, 2017
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023
Selection, 2016
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