Homesick: My Own Story
by Jean Fritz and Margot Tomes
The accolades speak for themselves:"Fritz draws the readers into scenes from her... read more
10 Total Resources 3 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
Year Published 1982
Word Count 41,707
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 860L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.1
- AR Quiz Numbers
- 118
- Curricular Area
- History
- Social Studies
- Lists With This Book
- Autobiographies of Book Creators
Our Original Resources 3
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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About the Authors 2
Author Interviews 2
Interview with Jean Fritz
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Brief Clip with Jean Fritz
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Lesson Plan from Dr. Betty Powers Francis
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Vocabulary Lists 1
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Awards & Distinctions 3
John Newbery Medal, 1922-2021
Honor, 1983
The Josette Frank Award, 1943-2020
Winner, 1982
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