The Deep & Dark Blue
by Niki Smith
18 Total Resources 3 Awards 6 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 5-8
- Genre
- Graphic Novel
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
- Cultural Experience
- Transgender / Non-Conforming
- LGBTQ+
Year Published 2020
Word Count 6,838
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: 3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 511503, 1 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Subject Headings
- Graphic novels
- JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / General (see also headings under Family)
- Magic--Comic books, strips, etc
- Magic--Fiction
- JUVENILE FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Action & Adventure
- Nobility--Comic books, strips, etc
- Graphic novels--United States
- Brothers and sisters--Fiction
- Nobility--Fiction
- Gender identity--Fiction
- Twins--Comic books, strips, etc
- Brothers and sisters--Comic books, strips, etc
- Gender identity--Comic books, strips, etc
- JUVENILE FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Fantasy
- Twins--Fiction
- Coups d'eÌtat--Comic books, strips, etc
- Lists With This Book
- Trans Voices
- Supporting Trans & Non-Binary Elementary
Our Original Resources 4
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Graphic Novel / Graphic Format Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 2
Author Interviews 6
Interview with Niki Smith
Created by Geeks Out
Guest post by Niki Smith
Created by Mary Robinette Kowal
Interview with Niki Smith
Created by Bleeding Cool
Interview with Niki Smith
Created by Comix Experience
Interview with Niki Smith
Created by Comics Beat
Guest post by Niki Smith
Created by Paste Magazine
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Graphic Novel / Graphic Format Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Awards & Distinctions 3
Rainbow List: Top Ten LGBTQ Books for Children and Teens, 2011-2024
Commended, 2021
Lambda Literary Award, 1992-2024
Finalist, 2021
Great Graphic Novels for Teens, 2007-2024
Commended, 2021
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