Because of Winn-Dixie
by Kate DiCamillo
Ten-year-old Opal Buloni and her minister father have just moved to Naomi, Florida.... read more
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- Grade
- 4-8
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
Year Published 2000
Word Count 22,123
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 670L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.9
- AR Quiz Numbers
- 39557
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
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Awards & Distinctions 4

John Newbery Medal, 1922-2020
Honor, 2001

Notable Children's Books, 1995-2020
Commended, 2001

The Josette Frank Award, 1943-2020
Winner, 2001

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2001
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