A Wish in the Dark
by Christina Soontornvat • Related Edition: Original
47 Total Resources 7 Awards 24 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 3-8
- Genre
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
- Cultural Experience
- Asian American
Year Published 2020
Word Count 74,227
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 720L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.2
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 508811, 11 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
Our Original Resources 6
Meet-the-Author Recording with Christina Soontornvat about A Wish in the Dark
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Christina Soontornvat
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TeachingBooks Guest Blogger: Christina Soontornvat “A Wish in the Dark Virtual Book Tour”
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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 8
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Discussion Questions from Down the Hobbit Hole
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Discussion Guide from Schuylerville Public Library
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Writing Workshop: Developing Main Characters from Christina Soontornvat
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Lesson Plan from Christina Soontornvat
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Invitation to Imagine from Christina Soontornvat
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Discussion Guide from Candlewick Press
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Book Readings 3
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Video Book Reading narrated by Christina Soontornvat
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Video Book Reading narrated by Christina Soontornvat
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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Greta Jung
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Book Trailers 2
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Video Book Trailer from Christina Soontornvat
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Video Book Trailer from Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Vocabulary Lists 1
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Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
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Awards & Distinctions 7
![John Newbery Medal, 1922-2024](/images/list_image/107.jpg)
John Newbery Medal, 1922-2024
Honor, 2021
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CCBC Choices
Selection, 2021
![Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2024](/images/awards/79.jpg.pagespeed.ce.Xpp4I88NBl.jpg)
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2024
Folktales Selection, 2021
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ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2021
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SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023
Selection, 2020
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