Mockingbird
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2010 · Est. 4 hour read

Mockingbird

By Kathryn Erskine

Caitlin seeks closure in a world of black and white after her brother's death.

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235 pages· 36,527 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Caitlin, an eleven-year-old with Asperger’s, navigates a world of stark contrasts after her brother's death. As she searches for closure, she embarks on a journey to understand emotions and empathy. Her quest leads her to discover that life is not just black and white but filled with messy, beautiful colors. With her father struggling to cope, Caitlin must find her own way through grief and confusion. Will she find the closure she desperately seeks, or will the complexities of life prove too overwhelming? Dive into Caitlin's world and uncover the unexpected beauty within chaos.

From the publisher

Ten-year-old Caitlin, who has Asperger’s Syndrome, struggles to understand emotions, show empathy, and make friends at school, while at home she seeks closure by working on a project with her father.

Awards

National Book Award for Young People's Literature (2010)Golden Kite Honor (2011)
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Format
Pages
235
Words
36,527
Reading age
9–13
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
630L
Themes & topics
Books about empathyBooks about death, grief, and bereavementBooks about violenceBooks about aspergersBooks about autism
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~O
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
136100
Publication
Published
January 1, 2010
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Text details
Text set in 12.5-point Elegant Garamond.
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399252648

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