It Came from the Trees
by Ally Russell
23 Total Resources 5 Awards 3 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 5-8
- Genre
- Horror
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2024
Word Count 50,523
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 870L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.9
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 553993, 8 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
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Activity and Resource Guide from Texas Bluebonnet Award 2026
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Book Readings 4
Video Book Reading narrated by Ally Russell
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Video Book Reading narrated by Ally Russell
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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Shayna Small
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Awards & Distinctions 5
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Grades 6-8 Selection, 2025
Teacher Favorites Award, 2015-2025
Grades 6-8 Selection, 2025
Middle-Grade Favorites Award, 2025
Selection, 2025
Librarian Favorites Award, 2023-2025
Grades 6-8 Selection, 2025
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Mystery / Adventure Selection, 2024
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