Dumplin'
by Julie Murphy • Book 1 of the Dumplin' Series
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- Grade
- 7-12
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- Women / Girls
Year Published 2015
Word Count 85,539
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 710L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.6
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 178396, 12 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Music
- Subject Headings
- Dating (Social customs)
- Overweight persons
- Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
- Overweight persons--Fiction
- Beauty contests--Fiction
- Self-esteem
- Self-esteem--Fiction
- Texas--Fiction
- Beauty contests
- Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
- Texas
- Dating (Social customs)--Fiction
- Friendship--Fiction
- Friendship
- Young Adult Fiction
- Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes | Dating & Sex
- Lists With This Book
- Unpacking Mental Health Issues
- Social Justice Books for Teens
- LGBTQ+ Booklist for High School
Our Original Resources 5
Meet-the-Author Recording with Julie Murphy about Dumplin'
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Julie Murphy
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Series Readers' Group Guide from Julie Murphy
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Educator Discussion Guide from State Library of Louisiana
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Book Readings 2
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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Eileen Stevens
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Vocabulary Lists 1
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Book & Adaptation Websites 1
Awards & Distinctions 4
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Indies Choice Book Awards, 2009-2019
Honor, 2016
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CCBC Choices
Selection, 2016
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Best Fiction for Young Adults, 2011-2024
Selection, 2016
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