The Fire-Eaters
by David Almond
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- Grade
- 7-12
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Realistic Fiction
Year Published 2005
Word Count 37,751
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 520L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.6
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 79071, 5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Lists With This Book
- Great Books For Boys
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Daniel Gerroll
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Awards & Distinctions 4
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2005
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2005
Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, 1967-2024
Winner, 2004
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2023
Selection, 2004
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