Preview this TitleJip: His Story
by Katherine Paterson
44 Total Resources 3 Awards Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 3-12
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 1996
Word Count 46,876
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 860L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 14992, 7 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Health
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Slavery--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
- Vermont
- Identity
- Fugitive slaves--Fiction
- African Americans--Fiction
- Identity (Psychology)
- African Americans
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Slavery
- Identity--Fiction
- Race identity
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical | United States - 19th Century
- Almshouses
- Juvenile Fiction | Classics
- Fugitive slaves
- Lists With This Book
- It Should Have Won a Newbery!
- African American Heritage and Culture
Our Original Resources 6
Audio Name Pronunciation with Katherine Paterson
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In-depth Written Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 3
Author Interviews 26
In-depth Written Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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2013 Children's Literature Legacy Award Speech given by Katherine Paterson
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A different approach to being an ambassador with Katherine Paterson
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Reading is a privilege with Katherine Paterson
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The joy of writing with Katherine Paterson
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Why reading makes a difference with Katherine Paterson
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Privileges of being an ambassador with Katherine Paterson
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2013 National Book Festival speech by Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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What Is a Heroine Panel Discussion with Katherine Paterson
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Reading and Writing About Girls Panel Discussion with Katherine Paterson
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2002 Interview with Katherine Paterson
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On the early years of her life in China with Katherine Paterson
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How personal connections can minimize fear with Katherine Paterson
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On naming characters with Katherine Paterson
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On international acclaim with Katherine Paterson
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On reading with Katherine Paterson
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Lesson Plan from Ohio Literacy Resource Center
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by John McDonough
Created by Recorded Books
Awards & Distinctions 3
Scott O'Dell Award, 1984-2024
Winner, 1997
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2024
Selection, 1997
CCBC Choices
Selection, 1996
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