The Last
by Katherine Applegate • Book 1 of the The Endling Trilogy
A New York Times bestseller from the beloved author of the... read more
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- Grade
- 3-8
- Genre
- Adventure
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
Year Published 2018
Word Count 70,659
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 690L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 195063, 11 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Subject Headings
- Animals, Mythical
- JUVENILE FICTION--Fantasy & Magic
- Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic
- Secrets--Fiction
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Fantasy
- JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General
- Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure
- JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General
- JUVENILE FICTION--Animals
- JUVENILE FICTION--Action & Adventure
- JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy & Magic
- Juvenile Fiction | Animals | General
- Mythical animals--Fiction
- Voyages and travels
- Animals, Mythical--Juvenile fiction
- Voyages and travels--Juvenile fiction
- Legends
- Animals, Mythical--Fiction
- Quests (Expeditions)
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Katherine Applegate about The Last
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Katherine Applegate
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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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About the Author 2
Author Interviews 21
Meet-the-Author Recording with Katherine Applegate
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Interview with Katherine Applegate
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Interview with Katherine Applegate
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Insights from Katherine Applegate
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Interview with Katherine Applegate
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Interview with Katherine Applegate
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Interview with Katherine Applegate
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Interview with Katherine Applegate
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On a childhood menagerie with Katherine Applegate
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Would You Rather with Katherine Applegate
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Terms of Anthropomorphism with Katherine Applegate
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On books for reluctant readers with Katherine Applegate
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On stories for kids with dyslexia with Katherine Applegate
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On the appeal of series books with Katherine Applegate
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On tackling tough topics with Katherine Applegate
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On writing animal fantasy books with Katherine Applegate
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On writing for kids with Katherine Applegate
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On writing picture books with Katherine Applegate
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On needing a sounding board with Katherine Applegate
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On the need for diverse books with Katherine Applegate
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Series Interview with Katherine Applegate
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Educators' Guide from HarperCollins
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Lisa Flanagan
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Book Trailers 1
Video Book Trailer from Shelf Stuff
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Vocabulary Resources 2
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
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Awards & Distinctions 2
Children's Favorites Award, 2015-2025
Selection, 2019
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2026
Fantasy/Science Fiction Selection, 2018
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