Zane and the Hurricane: A Story of Katrina
by Rodman Philbrick
Newbery Honor author Rodman Philbrick presents a gripping yet poignant novel about... read more
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- Grade
- 4-8
- Genre
- Adventure
- Historical Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- African American
- Multiracial / Mixed Race
Year Published 2014
Word Count 39,810
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 860L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 164861, 6.0 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Racially mixed people--Fiction
- Racially mixed people
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical | United States - 21st Century
- Hurricane Katrina, 2005--Juvenile fiction
- New Orleans (La.)
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Survival--Fiction
- Hurricane Katrina, 2005--Fiction
- New Orleans (La.)--Fiction
- Hurricane Katrina, 2005
- African Americans--Fiction
- African Americans
- Survival
- Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure | Survival Stories
- Lists With This Book
- Hurricane Katrina
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Rodman Philbrick
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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About the Author 2
Author Interviews 2
Interview with Rodman Philbrick
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Interview with Rodman Philbrick
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Discussion Questions from Texas Bluebonnet Award 2016
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Reader's Theater Script from Texas Bluebonnet Award 2016
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Jerry Dixon
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Book Trailers 1
Video Book Trailer from Texas Bluebonnet Award
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Awards & Distinctions 1
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2021
Elementary Selection, 2014
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