Bluefish
by Pat Schmatz
Travis lives with his alcoholic grandpa, who is barely making ends meet. When they... read more
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- Grade
- 4-12
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
Year Published 2011
Word Count 44,279
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 600L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 145763, 6.0 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Lists With This Book
- Great Middle School Reads
- School Stories: Selected K-12 Literature
Our Original Resources 4
Audio Name Pronunciation with Pat Schmatz
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 3
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Resource Guide from California Young Reader Medal
Created by California Young Reader Medal
Classroom Ideas from Candlewick Press
Created by Candlewick Press
Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Luke Daniels and Kate Rudd
Created by Brilliance Audio
Awards & Distinctions 6
Notable Children's Books, 1995-2021
Commended, 2012
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2012
The Josette Frank Award, 1943-2021
Winner, 2012
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2021
Selection, 2012
Fanfare, 2001 - 2020
Selection, 2011
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