The Benefits of Being an Octopus
The Benefits of Being an Octopus

The Benefits of Being an Octopus

by Ann Braden

New York Times College Board

Description

Seventh-grader Zoey navigates poverty, family responsibilities, school debate, and difficult questions about power and safety. Students analyze personal testimony, perspective, counterarguments, civic discussion, and finding one’s voice.

Grade

7-8

Pages

256

Genre

Realistic Fiction

AR Level

4.9

Lexile

770L