Follett Content Book Detail: Milkweed : a Novel by Spinelli, Jerry

Milkweed : a Novel

Author: Spinelli, Jerry

Follett Number: 32206W7
Audience: Young Adult
Publisher: Laurel-Leaf, c2003, p2005
Format: 208 pages ; 18 cm.
Dewey: 813
Classifications: Fiction

Subjects:
Bildungsromans
Boys Fiction
Historical Fiction
Holocaust, 1939-1945 Fiction
Jewish Fiction
Jews Poland Fiction
Warsaw (Poland) Fiction
World War, 1939-1945 Poland Fiction
Follows a young Jewish orphan in the Warsaw ghetto during World War Two as he slowly understands the horrible reality that surrounds him and attempts to steal in order to help others survive.

View the complete list of global reading levels for each title to select resources for every grade that are in line with your student's needs.

  • Audience: Young Adult
  • AR Reading Level:
  • AR Points:
  • AR Interest Level:
  • AR Quiz Number:
  • AR Quiz Language:
  • Lexile:
  • Reading Counts Reading Level:
  • Reading Counts Points:
  • F&P Guided Reading Level:
 Unlock Reading Levels

Our professional books reviews are licensed from numerous distinguished publications in the field of children's and young adult literature across a wide range of genres and subject areas provided free of charge with the creation of a Titlewave® account.

  • Booklist starred (October 15, 2003 (Vol. 100, No. 4)) (481 words; 2,863 chars)
  • Horn Book Guide (Spring 2004) (68 words; 436 chars)
  • Kirkus Reviews starred (August 1, 2003) (184 words; 1,123 chars)
  • Library Journal (May 15, 2008) (110 words; 660 chars)
  • Publishers Weekly (January 12, 2004) (196 words; 1,203 chars)
  • Publishers Weekly (September 1, 2003) (263 words; 1,555 chars)
  • School Library Journal (November 1, 2003) (284 words; 1,686 chars)

Create Your FREE Titlewave Account to See Full Reviews

This list has not been tailored based on budget, curriculum, or other specifications. We encourage you to review this list closely to ensure that it meets the needs of your school community before placing your order.