The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge
by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin
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- Grade
- 5-12
- Genre
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
Year Published 2018
Word Count 41,921
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 760L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 197012, 6 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Subject Headings
- Elves--Fiction
- Peace-building
- Goblins--Juvenile fiction
- Elves--Juvenile fiction
- Imaginary wars and battles--Juvenile fiction
- Elves
- Young Adult Fiction | Satire
- Humorous stories
- Children's Books - Young Adult Fiction
- Fantasy
- JUVENILE FICTION--Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic
- Goblins
- Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes | Prejudice & Racism
- Diplomacy--Fiction
- Goblins--Fiction
- Young Adult Fiction | Fantasy | Dark Fantasy
- Peace-building--Juvenile fiction
- Lists With This Book
- Fantasy for 8 to 12 Year Olds
- Fantasy Books for Ages 11 to 17
- Forced Journeys 6-8
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Meet-the-Author Recording with M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin about The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge
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Audio Name Pronunciation with M.T. Anderson
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Eugene Yelchin
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 6
Audio Name Pronunciation with M.T. Anderson
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Eugene Yelchin
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Author Interviews 28
Meet-the-Author Recording with M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin
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Interview with Eugene Yelchin
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Interview with Eugene Yelchin
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Interview with M.T. Anderson
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Interview with M.T. Anderson
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Interview with Eugene Yelchin
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Interview with Eugene Yelchin
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Interview with M.T. Anderson
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Interview with M.T. Anderson
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Interview with M.T. Anderson
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2019 Margaret A. Edwards Award acceptance speech given by M.T. Anderson
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Interview with M.T. Anderson
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On reading widely with M.T. Anderson
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On the story inside with M.T. Anderson
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A day in the life of M.T. Anderson
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On glimpsing the person with M.T. Anderson
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Problems with plotting with M.T. Anderson
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The music of language with M.T. Anderson
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Dark & Serious/Fun & Light with M.T. Anderson
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On reading historical fiction with M.T. Anderson
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Researching Octavian Nothing with M.T. Anderson
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Beware the internet with M.T. Anderson
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Writing for teens with M.T. Anderson
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On banned books with M.T. Anderson
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Interview with M.T. Anderson
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Interview with Eugene Yelchin
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Interview with Eugene Yelchin
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Discussion Questions from Focus on the Family
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Discussion Guide from Candlewick Press
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Gildart Jackson
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Book Trailers 1
Video Book Trailer from Candlewick Press
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Vocabulary Lists 1
Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
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Awards & Distinctions 6
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2019
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2019
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2023
Selection, 2018
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Fantasy/Science Fiction Selection, 2018
Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2024
Young Adult Selection, 2018
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