The Garden of Abdul Gasazi
by Chris Van Allsburg
The first picture book from the astonishing imagination of Chris Van Allsburg,... read more
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Year Published 1979
Word Count 1,117
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 580L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 53942, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Chris Van Allsburg
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In-depth Written Interview with Chris Van Allsburg
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Fairy Tales / Folklore Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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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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Fairy Tales / Folklore Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Lesson Plan from Harcourt
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Book Readings 1

Audiobook Excerpt narrated by various narrators
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Vocabulary Resources 1
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Awards & Distinctions 3

Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, 1967-2024
Winner, 1980

Randolph Caldecott Medal, 1938-2025
Honor, 1980

NYT Best Illustrated Children’s Books, 1952-2024
Selection, 1979
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