I Must Betray You
by Ruta Sepetys
51 Total Resources 10 Awards 61 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 7-12
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Mystery
Year Published 2022
Word Count 59,088
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 500L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 516096, 8 AR Points
- OverDrive Digital Book Details Explore on Marketplace
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
Our Original Resources 7
Audio Name Pronunciation with Ruta Sepetys
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Mystery Multi-Leveled Lesson
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View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 10
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Mystery Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Background Questions from Windsor Locks High School
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Activity Guide from The Yoto Carnegies
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Educator's Guide from Penguin Classroom
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Discussion Guide from Penguin Classroom
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Comprehension Guide from Santa Margarita Catholic High School
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Vocabulary & Analysis Activity from Charlotte County Public Schools
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Book Readings 2

Video Book Reading narrated by Ruta Sepetys
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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Ruta Sepetys and Edoardo Ballerini
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Book Trailers 1

Video Book Trailer from Penguin Teen
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Vocabulary Resources 1

Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
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Awards & Distinctions 10

Teacher Favorites Award, 2015-2024
Selection, 2023

Young Adult Favorites Award, 2015-2024
Selection, 2023

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2023

YALSA Teens' Top Ten, 2003-2023
Winner, 2023

The Josette Frank Award, 1943-2025
Winner, 2023

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2023

Librarian Favorites Award, 2023-2024
Selection, 2023

Best Fiction for Young Adults, 2011-2025
Top 10 Selection, 2023

SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2024
Selection, 2022

Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2024
Young Adult Selection, 2022
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