Swimming Upstream: Middle School Poems
Swimming Upstream: Middle School Poems
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Swimming Upstream: Middle School Poems

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
~681L
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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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781328900180
    Publication Date
    March 27, 2018
    Publisher
    Clarion Books
    Page Count
    80
    Words Per Page
    36
    Reading Age
    10 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2018297009
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~681L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~P
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.4
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    65686
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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