The Boy Who Carried Bricks: A True Story
by Alton Carter
Abandoned by his father, neglected by his mother, shuttled between foster homes and... read more
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- Grade
- 7-12
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2015
Word Count 52,328
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 960L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.7
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 193174, 8 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Alton Carter about The Boy Who Carried Bricks
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Alton Carter
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Awards & Distinctions 1
In the Margins Book Awards, 2014-2024
Nonfiction Honor, 2016
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