Book Resume
for Away West by Patricia C. McKissack and Gordon C. James
Professional book information and credentials for Away West.
- Grade Levels:*
- Grades 5-8
- Word Count:
- 11,039
- Lexile Level:
- 510L
- ATOS Reading Level:
- 3.4
- Cultural Experience:
- African American
- Genre:
- Historical Fiction
- Year Published:
- 2006
15 Subject Headings
The following 15 subject headings were determined by the U.S. Library of Congress and the Book Industry Study Group (BISAC) to reveal themes from the content of this book (Away West).
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
- Brothers
- Runaways
- Horses--Fiction
- African Americans--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | General (see also headings under Family)
- African Americans
- History
- Brothers--Fiction
- Runaways--Fiction
- Horses
- 1860-1890
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical | United States - 19th Century
- West (U.S.)--History--1860-1890--Fiction
- West (U.S.)
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1 Selection for State & Provincial Recommended Reading Lists
Away West was selected by educational and library professionals to be included on the following state/provincial reading lists.
United States Lists (1)
Oregon
- Beverly Cleary Children' Choice Award, 2009
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