The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams
by Daniel Nayeri and Daniel Miyares
35 Total Resources 6 Awards 4 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 3-6
- Genre
- Adventure
- Historical Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- South Asian
Year Published 2023
Word Count 43,686
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 519938, 7 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Lists With This Book
- Strength Through Relationships 4-5
Our Original Resources 8
Audio Name Pronunciation with Daniel Nayeri
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Daniel Miyares
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Historical Fiction 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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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Unit Plan from Levine Querido
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Book Readings 2
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Daniel Nayeri
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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Daniel Nayeri
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Book Trailers 1
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Vocabulary Resources 2
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Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
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Awards & Distinctions 6
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2024
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2024
John Newbery Medal, 1922-2025
Honor, 2024
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2025
Selection, 2023
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Middle Selection, 2023
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