The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen
by Susin Nielsen
Darker than her previous novels, Susin peoples this novel about the ultimate cost... read more
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- Grade
- 5-12
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
Year Published 2012
Word Count 48,212
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 630L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.1
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 154936, 7 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Subject Headings
- Authorship
- Family secrets
- Diaries
- Life change events--Juvenile fiction
- Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes | Bullying
- Therapeutic use
- Moving, Household
- Bullying
- Diaries--Juvenile fiction
- Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
- Bullies
- Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes | New Experience
- Lists With This Book
- Bullying Resources
- Living Through Big Changes
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Susin Nielsen about The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Susin Nielsen
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Educator's Guide from Tundra Books
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Book Trailers 1
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Awards & Distinctions 3

Best Fiction for Young Adults, 2011-2025
Selection, 2014

Governor General's Awards for Young People’s Literature, 2000-2024
Author Winner, 2012
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