A Sea of Lemon Trees: The Corrido of Roberto Alvarez
by María Dolores Águila
Based on the true story of Roberto Alvarez and the Lemon Grove Incident, this... read more
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- Grade
- 3-6
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Poetry
- Cultural Experience
- Latino (US / Canada)
Year Published 2025
Word Count 17,705
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.1
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 556980, 3 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
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Awards & Distinctions 12
Charlotte Huck Award, 2015-2026
Winner, 2026
Pura Belpré Awards, 1996-2026
Author Honor, 2026
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2026
Selection, 2026
Notable Poetry Books and Verse Novels, 2011-2026
Selection, 2026
John Newbery Medal, 1922-2026
Honor, 2026
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2026
Commended, 2026
Jane Addams Children's Book Awards, 1953-2026
Chapter Book Winner, 2026
Scott O'Dell Award, 1984-2026
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Recent Book Award Winners & Honorees
Author Honor, 2026
Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2025
Middle Grade Selection, 2025
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