We Were Liars
by E. Lockhart
A New York Times Bestseller
One of James Patterson's "Favorite Thrillers... read more
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- Grade
- 7-12
- Genre
- Mystery
- Realistic Fiction
Year Published 2014
Word Count 50,189
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 600L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 166195, 7.0 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Subject Headings
- Young Adult Fiction | Family | General (see also headings under Social Themes)
- Love--Fiction
- Amnesia--Fiction
- Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
- Love
- Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes | Death, Grief, Bereavement
- Wealth--Fiction
- Families
- Families--Fiction
- Wealth
- Friendship--Fiction
- Amnesia
- Friendship
- Young Adult Fiction
- Lists With This Book
- Death & Loss
Our Original Resources 5
Audio Name Pronunciation with E. Lockhart
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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About the Author 4
Author Interviews 2
Interview with E. Lockhart
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Interview with E. Lockhart
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 7
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Teacher's Guide from Books On TapeŽ / Listening Library
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Discussion Guide from Rhode Island Teen Book Award
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Common Core Guide from Random House Teachers & Librarians
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Discussion Questions from LitLovers
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Discussion Questions from Unleashing Readers
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Ariadne Meyers
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Vocabulary Lists 1
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Awards & Distinctions 5
ILA Young Adults' Choices Reading List, 2015-2020
Selection, 2015
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2021
Audiobooks Selection, 2015
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2021
Young Adults Selection, 2014
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2020
Selection, 2014
Fanfare, 2001 - 2020
Selection, 2014
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