The Cross of Lead
by Avi
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- Grade
- 4-8
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
Year Published 2002
Word Count 48,194
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 780L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5
- AR Quiz Numbers
- 58513
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
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Meet-the-Author Movie with Avi
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Avi about The Cross of Lead
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TeachingBooks Guest Blogger: Avi “Challenges of Writing Historical Fiction”
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In-depth Written Interview with Avi
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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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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Lesson Plan from Avi
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Book Readings 1

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Awards & Distinctions 3

John Newbery Medal, 1922-2020
Winner, 2003

Notable Children's Books, 1995-2020
Commended, 2003
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