Preview this TitleThe Sign of the Chrysanthemum
by Katherine Paterson and Peter Landa
Muna has never known his father -- a samurai, a noble warrior. But Muna's... read more
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- Grade
- 7-12
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Mystery
- Cultural Experience
- Asian
Year Published 1980
Word Count 28,899
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 870L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.6
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 73399, 5 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | Asia
- History
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Heian period, 794-1185
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical | Asia
- Japan
- Japan--History--Heian period, 794-1185--Juvenile fiction
- Japan--History--Heian period, 794-1185--Fiction
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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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Mystery Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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About the Authors 4
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In-depth Written 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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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Mystery Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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