The Abracadabra Kid: A Writer's Life
by Sid Fleischman
Novelist Sid Fleischman's memories are vivid, fresh and funny as he shares stories... read more
14 Total Resources 3 Awards 1 State Lists View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 4-8
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
Year Published 1998
Word Count 40,124
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 940L
- ATOS Reading Level: 6.2
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 73397, 7 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Lists With This Book
- Autobiographies of Book Creators
Our Original Resources 4
Audio Name Pronunciation with Sid Fleischman
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 3
Author Interviews 5
On the process with Sid Fleischman
Created by AdLit
On the differences in writing fiction and non-fiction with Sid Fleischman
Created by AdLit
On how books affect children's lives with Sid Fleischman
Created by AdLit
On finding humor with Sid Fleischman
Created by AdLit
On naming characters with Sid Fleischman
Created by AdLit
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 2
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Awards & Distinctions 3
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 1997
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2023
Selection, 1997
CCBC Choices
Selection, 1996
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