Hands
by Torrey Maldonado • Related Edition: Spanish-Language
28 Total Resources 7 Awards 18 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 5-8
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Sports
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2023
Word Count 19,285
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 430L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.1
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 521058, 3 AR Points
- OverDrive Digital Book Details Explore on Marketplace
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Physical Education
- Lists With This Book
- Books Featuring Incarcerated Family
- Celebrate Black Joy
Our Original Resources 6
Audio Name Pronunciation with Torrey Maldonado
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 5
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Discussion Guide from Penguin Classroom
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Class Activity from Penguin Classroom
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Book Readings 2
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Torrey Maldonado
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Video Book Reading narrated by Torrey Maldonado
Created by Baker & Taylor
Vocabulary Resources 2
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
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Awards & Distinctions 7
Jane Addams Children's Book Awards, 1953-2025
Finalist, 2024
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2024
Children's Favorites Award, 2015-2025
Selection, 2024
Teacher Favorites Award, 2015-2025
Selection, 2024
Librarian Favorites Award, 2023-2025
Selection, 2024
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Hi-Lo Selection, 2023
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