I Hadn't Meant to Tell You This
Interest Level: Grade 6 - Grade 8
Grade Level Equivalent: 5.9
Lexile® measure: 740L
Guided Reading: NR
Genre/Theme:
- Realistic Fiction
Topics:
- African American
- Abuse
- Death, Grief, and Loss
- Parents
- Friends and Friendship
- Friends and Friendship
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About This Book
In this Coretta Scott King Honor Book, 12-year-old Marie is African American. She befriends Lena, a white girl, because both have lost their mothers. Lena has a terrifying secret, and Marie must decide if she can help Lena more by keeping her secret — or by telling it.
About the Authors or Illustrators
Jacqueline Woodson: Jacqueline Woodson is the author of numerous award-winning books for young adults, including Last Summer With Maizon, I Hadn't Meant to ... Read More.
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