1842: On Shetland, a Scottish isle, Chris is wanted for two crimes. The first, he committed—but his father forced him. The second, he didn't—but his brother framed him. Maps. Glossary. Appendix. Bibliography and suggested reading.
Topics Emigration and immigration. Coins. Scottish Americans. Shetland, Scotland. Nineteenth-century Scottish history. New York City. Nineteenth-century U.S. history. Poverty. Crime.
Lexile 850L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2015-04-30
JLG Release Date Jul 2015
Minimum grade 6
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Upper Middle School Fiction Plus (Grades 6-8)
Upper Middle School Fiction Plus
Upper Middle School Fiction Plus (Grades 6-8)
For Grades 6-8
This collection features fiction titles selected for older middle school readers who are ready for longer, more layered stories that explore growing independence and changing perspective. Selections include realistic and speculative fiction with increased emotional and narrative complexity, offering stories that look beyond immediate experience and invite readers to engage with broader questions about identity, belonging, and the world around them.