Lalani of the Distant Sea
by Erin Entrada Kelly
47 Total Resources 8 Awards 6 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 3-8
- Genre
- Fairy Tales / Folklore
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
- Cultural Experience
- Asian
- Women / Girls
Year Published 2019
Word Count 51,828
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 600L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 504302, 7 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Subject Headings
- Adventure and adventurers--Fiction
- JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Friendship
- Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Villages--Fiction
- Fantasy
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
- JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy & Magic
- Sex role--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
- JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Emotions & Feelings
Our Original Resources 8
Meet-the-Author Recording with Erin Entrada Kelly about Lalani of the Distant Sea
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Erin Entrada Kelly
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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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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 3
Author Interviews 20
Meet-the-Author Recording with Erin Entrada Kelly
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Interview with Erin Entrada Kelly
Created by Erin Entrada Kelly
Interview with Erin Entrada Kelly
Created by Kelly Yang
Telling Authentic Stories Panel Discussion with Erin Entrada Kelly
Created by Association for Library Service to Children - ALSC
Interview with Erin Entrada Kelly
Created by Kids Ask Authors
On growing up a reader with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On beginning as a writer with Erin Entrada Kelly
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Learning about the world of publishing with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On putting something creative out in the universe with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On seeing herself in a book with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On building compassion and empathy through books with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On her writing process with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On subtlety and economy with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On giving voice to quiet characters with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On ways to be mighty with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On honesty from young readers with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On where her stories come from with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On celebrating Filipino culture with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On writing for children with Erin Entrada Kelly
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On why book choice matters with Erin Entrada Kelly
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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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Educator's Guide from HarperCollins
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Book Readings 2
Meet-the-Author Recording with Erin Entrada Kelly
Created by HarperCollins
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by LuLu Lam
Created by HarperAudio
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by LuLu Lam
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Book Trailers 1
Video Book Trailer from Shelf Stuff
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Vocabulary Resources 1
Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
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Awards & Distinctions 8
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2020
Mythopoeic Fantasy Award, 1971-2024
Finalist, 2020
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2020; Commended, 2019
Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2019
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Fantasy/Science Fiction Selection, 2019
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2024
Selection, 2019
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2024
Selection, 2019
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