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The benefits of being an octopus: a novel
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Author:
Braden, Ann,
Published:
New York : Sky Pony Press, 2021.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First Sky Pony paperback edition.
Physical Desc:
257 pages, 41 unnumbered pages ; 21 cm
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Points: 8
Lexile measure:
770L
Rating:
Ages 8-12.
Status:
Checked Out/Available Elsewhere

Description

Seventh-grader Zoey Albro focuses on caring for three younger siblings and avoiding rich classmates at school until her fascination with octopuses gets her on the debate team and she begins to speak out.

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Subjects

LC Subjects
Debates and debating -- Juvenile fiction.
Family crises -- Juvenile fiction.
Middle schools -- Juvenile fiction.
Schools -- Juvenile fiction.
Siblings -- Juvenile fiction.
Social classes -- Juvenile fiction.
Other Subjects
Fiction.

More Details

Language:
English
ISBN:
9781510757677, 1510757678
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 4.9, 8 Points
Lexile measure:
770

Notes

General Note
Nutmeg Award nominee, Grade 7-8 Middle School 2022.
General Note
Includes Educator's Guide (41 pages)
Bibliography
Includes bibliographic resources.
Description
Seventh-grader Zoey Albro focuses on caring for three younger siblings and avoiding rich classmates at school until her fascination with octopuses gets her on the debate team and she begins to speak out.
Target Audience
Ages 8-12.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Braden, A. (2021). The benefits of being an octopus: a novel. First Sky Pony paperback edition. Sky Pony Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Braden, Ann. 2021. The Benefits of Being an Octopus: A Novel. Sky Pony Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Braden, Ann, The Benefits of Being an Octopus: A Novel. Sky Pony Press, 2021.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Braden, Ann. The Benefits of Being an Octopus: A Novel. First Sky Pony paperback edition. Sky Pony Press, 2021.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.

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