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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 11
Lexile measure
1030L
Language
English
Description
Born into the middle of World War II, Gary Paulsen's turbulent childhood provided plenty of subject matter for his bestselling novels, and the librarians in his life gave him the inspiration and support to explore the world through books. As a soldier himself, his storytelling technique developed, and for the first time he shares his own.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
In her trilogy of The Hunger Games, Collins imagined a society where children are forced to train as warriors and then fight each other to the death in a gruesome annual tradition. Her stories teach her readers about the complexities of war, and make comments on modern society. Dystopian novels are not new to young readers, and this book introduces you to Collins's inspirations and sources.
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Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
1190L
Language
English
Description
Margarita Engle details her teenage years in Los Angeles against the turbulent backdrop of the Vietnam War. In vulnerable verse, she addresses the notions of peace, civil rights, freedom of expression, and environmental protection that are once again under threat. Despite these circumstances, young Margarita was able to find solace and empowerment through her education.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
This highly entertaining and enlightening biography features the story of Christopher Paolini, whom Guinness World Records has recognized as the "Youngest Author of a Best-selling Book Series." Paolini wrote his debut novel, Eragon, about a boy and his adventures with a telepathic dragon when he was just fifteen. The author has taken the publishing world by storm with his four-book Inheritance Cycle. Fans of science fiction and fantasy will enjoy...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
Sherman Alexie won the 2007 National Book Award for young people's literature with his acclaimed novel The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. The novel was inspired by the problems, struggles, and occasional triumphs he experienced as a teenager. Alexie had a long career before writing a YA novel. He has been a poet, a short story writer, a novelist, a screenwriter, a comedian, and a musician. No matter what medium he works in, Alexie attracts...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
GN 640L
Language
English
Formats
Description
In this gorgeously illustrated, full-color graphic memoir, Stan Lee-comic book legend and cocreator of Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Avengers, the Incredible Hulk, and a legion of other Marvel superheroes-shares his iconic legacy and the story of how modern comics came to be. Stan Lee is a man who needs no introduction. The most legendary name in the history of comic books, he has been the leading creative force behind Marvel Comics, and has brought...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
Harvey Award Nominee, Best Children or Young Adult Book
A powerful and moving teen graphic novel memoir about immigration, belonging, and how arts can save a life—perfect for fans of American Born Chinese and Hey, Kiddo.
For as long as she can remember, it's been Robin and her mom against the world. Growing up as the only child of a single mother in Seoul,
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 10
Lexile measure
1120L
Language
English
Description
An exploration of the life and achievements of Harper Lee that discusses her Southern upbringing, education, family, writing of "To Kill a Mockingbird," association with Truman Capote, and personality.
12) Rick Riordan
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Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Discusses the life of author Rick Riordan, creator of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.
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Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
960L
Language
English
Description
Stephenie Meyer is an American author and creator of the teen vampire saga, the Twilight series. The series first captured the imagination of young adult readers in 2005 with the novel Twilight. It was the stay-at-home mom's first novel and became a publishing and pop culture phenomenom.
15) Stephenie Meyer
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Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of the author, discussing her education, marriage, writing, and life after "Twilight."
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