Awards and HonorsBooklist Best Young Adult Books of 2015; 2016 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 9–12
Children’s Book Committee Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of 2016, Historical Fiction
1915: While Alfie and his father are fishing near their home off the coast of England, they find a girl on a deserted isle. The girl is starving, injured, mute . . . and villagers fear she may be a German spy. Background information on the Lusitania, the U-boat campaign in World War I, the Isles of Scilly, and the Schiller.
Topics England. The Scilly Isles. World War I (1914-1918). The <i>Lusitania</i>. Maritime disasters. Family life. Disabilities. Horses. New York City. Music.
SRC Level 7.500000
SRC Points 20.000000
Lexile 960L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2015-10-26
JLG Release Date Mar 2016
Minimum grade 6
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Advanced Readers Plus (Grades 6-8)
Advanced Readers Plus
Advanced Readers Plus (Grades 6-8)
For Grades 6-8
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