The Turtle of Oman
by Naomi Shihab Nye
48 Total Resources 8 Awards 6 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 1-8
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- Middle Eastern
- Immigrant / Refugee
- Asian
Year Published 2014
Word Count 34,349
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 700L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.6
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 168164, 5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Subject Headings
- Oman--Fiction
- Grandfathers--Fiction
- JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / New Experience
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Family | Multigenerational
- Moving, Household--Fiction
- JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Emigration & Immigration
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | Middle East
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | New Experience
- JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Multigenerational
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emigration & Immigration
- Emigration and immigration--Fiction
Our Original Resources 6
Audio Name Pronunciation with Naomi Shihab Nye
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In-depth Written Interview with Naomi Shihab Nye
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 2
Author Interviews 24
In-depth Written Interview with Naomi Shihab Nye
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Interview with Naomi Shihab Nye
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Interview with Naomi Shihab Nye
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Interview with Naomi Shihab Nye
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On character development with Naomi Shihab Nye
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On love stories for a place with Naomi Shihab Nye
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On writing about Oman and its treasures with Naomi Shihab Nye
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On her favorite scene in the book with Naomi Shihab Nye
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On reader's reaction to the book with Naomi Shihab Nye
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On turning lists into art with Naomi Shihab Nye
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Interview with Naomi Shihab Nye
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Interview with Naomi Shihab Nye
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On poetry as a magic carpet with Naomi Shihab Nye
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On the importance of details in writing with Naomi Shihab Nye
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On author's grandma with Naomi Shihab Nye
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On the power of metaphor with Naomi Shihab Nye
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On keeping lists with Naomi Shihab Nye
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On helping kids with change with Naomi Shihab Nye
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 5
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Discussion Guide from HarperCollins Children's Common Core
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Discussion Questions from Vermont Department of Libraries
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Book Readings 3
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Peter Ganim
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Vocabulary Resources 1
Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
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Awards & Distinctions 8
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2015
Charlotte Huck Award, 2015-2025
Commended, 2015
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2015
Middle East Book Award, 2000-2023
Youth Literature Winner, 2015
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Audiobooks Selection, 2015; Elementary Selection, 2014
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2025
Selection, 2015
Arab American Book Award, 2007-2024
Winner, 2015
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2024
Selection, 2014
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