Jip: His Story
by Katherine Paterson
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- Grade
- 3-12
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 1996
Word Count 46,876
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 860L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 14992, 7 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Health
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Slavery--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
- Vermont
- Identity
- Fugitive slaves--Fiction
- African Americans--Fiction
- Identity (Psychology)
- African Americans
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Slavery
- Identity--Fiction
- Race identity
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical | United States - 19th Century
- Almshouses
- Juvenile Fiction | Classics
- Fugitive slaves
- Lists With This Book
- It Should Have Won a Newbery!
- African American Heritage and Culture
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Katherine Paterson
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In-depth Written Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Readings 1
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Awards & Distinctions 3
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Scott O'Dell Award, 1984-2024
Winner, 1997
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Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2024
Selection, 1997
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CCBC Choices
Selection, 1996
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