Rebecca Langston-George
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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Today everyone knows the name of John Wilkes Booth, the notorious zealot who assassinated Abraham Lincoln. But in his lifetime, the killer was an actor who was well-known among fans of the theater, well-known but less famous and less admired than his brother Edwin. In the 1860s, Edwin Booth ranked among the greatest and most-respected stars of the stage. He lived in New York and sympathized with the Union cause, while his younger brother stomped the...
10) Spotlight
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Series
Language
English
Description
Themes: Mystery, Fiction, Teen, Young Adult, Hi-Lo Books. Wes and Meg love nothing more than following leads and reporting for their school newspaper. When they stumble upon a mysterious 20-year-old theft, these teens are on the case. Can they uncover the clues before the thief gets too close? Help readers explore a variety of topics with this captivating collection of fiction books. These stories will expose striving teen readers to a wide range...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Inform and engage young writers with this contemporary, creative breakdown of four creative-writing genres-poetry, nonfiction, drama, and short stories. Clear, concise text introduces and defines key skills while aligning closely to Common Core State Standards. Fun and inspiring writing prompts launch new skills into practice, while author bios and mentor texts provide creative blueprints for budding writers.