Swimming Upstream
Swimming Upstream
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Swimming Upstream

Written by Kristine O'Connell George & illustrated by Debbie Tilley
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10 - 12
Reading age
80
Page count
36
Words per page
NPL
Lexile measure
Mar 27, 2018
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The ups and downs of the middle school experience are explored in these poems by award-winning poet Kristine O’Connell George “Engaging.” –The Bulletin “Sweet and on key.” –Booklist “From humorous to angst-ridden, this collection offers verses that will captivate your pre-teen.” –Scholastic.com The first year of middle school brings an array of new experiences and challenges. Award-winning poet Kristine O’Connell George’s short, accessible poems are complemented by lively illustrations and will evoke the most memorable moments of the school year.

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friendshipschoolsocial themesmiddle schoolnew experiencescoming of ageschool and educationgirls

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781328900180
    Publication Date
    March 27, 2018
    Publisher
    Clarion Books
    Original Publication Date
    September 24, 2002
    Page Count
    80
    Words Per Page
    36
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    10 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2018297009
    Lexile® Level
    NPL
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~A
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.4
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    65686
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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