The City Beautiful
by Aden Polydoros
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- Grade
- 7-12
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Mystery
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
- Cultural Experience
- Immigrant / Refugee
- Jewish
- LGBTQ+
Year Published 2021
Word Count 112,078
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 516011, 17 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Lists With This Book
- Books that Celebrate Jewish Life
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Aden Polydoros about The City Beautiful
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Aden Polydoros
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Mystery Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 5
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Mystery Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Discussion Guide from Inkyard Press
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Maxwell Glick
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Vocabulary Lists 1
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Awards & Distinctions 5
Rainbow List: Top Ten LGBTQ Books for Children and Teens, 2011-2024
Commended, 2023
Sydney Taylor Book Award, 2001-2024
Winner, 2022
Best Fiction for Young Adults, 2011-2024
Top 10 Selection, 2022
Lambda Literary Award, 1992-2024
Finalist, 2022
National Jewish Book Awards, 1952-2023
Young Adult Finalist, 2021
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