Starfish
by Lisa Fipps • Related Edition: Spanish-Language
43 Total Resources 11 Awards 73 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 5-12
- Genre
- Poetry
- Realistic Fiction
Year Published 2021
Word Count 25,879
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 630L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.1
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 510597, 4 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
Our Original Resources 7
Meet-the-Author Recording with Lisa Fipps about Starfish
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Lisa Fipps
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TeachingBooks Guest Blogger: Lisa Fipps “Starfish Virtual Book Tour”
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Invitation to Imagine from Lisa Fipps
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View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 7
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Curriculum Connections from Vermont Department of Libraries
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Invitation to Imagine from Lisa Fipps
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Parent/Family Discussion Guide from Anti-Defamation League
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Educator's Guide from Anti-Defamation League
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Discussion Guide from Penguin Classroom
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Book Readings 2

Audiobook Excerpt of "Lucky Dog" narrated by Lisa Fipps
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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Jenna Lamia
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Book Trailers 2

Author Book Talk from Penguin Middle School
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Video Book Trailer from Penguin Classroom
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Vocabulary Resources 1

Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
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Awards & Distinctions 11

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2022

Jane Addams Children's Book Awards, 1953-2025
Finalist, 2022

Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2025
Selection, 2022

Charlotte Huck Award, 2015-2025
Honor, 2022

Best Fiction for Young Adults, 2011-2025
Selection, 2022

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2022

Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2025
Selection, 2022

Michael L. Printz Award, 2000-2025
Honor, 2022

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2025
Social Interactions & Relationships Selection, 2022

SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2024
Selection, 2021

Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2024
Middle Grade Selection, 2021
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