Ellen Levine





Ellen Levine

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Ellen Levine's books have won many awards and honors, including the Jane Addams Peace Award. Although she enjoys writing both fiction and nonfiction, most of Ellen's books for young readers have been nonfiction. "Writing nonfiction lets me in behind the scenes of the story. I enjoy learning new things and meeting new people, even if they lived 200 years ago."

Ellen Levine was born in New York City. She received her B.A. degree in Politics from Brandeis University, graduating Magna cum laude. She has a Master's degree in political science from the University of Chicago and a Juris Doctor degree from New York University School of Law. She has worked in film and television, taught adults and immigrant teenagers in special education and ESL pro...more


Average rating: 4.23 · 2,991 ratings · 567 reviews · 43 distinct works
Henry's Freedom Box
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4.37 of 5 stars 4.37 avg rating — 2,458 ratings — published 2007 — 8 editions
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In Trouble
3.01 of 5 stars 3.01 avg rating — 90 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions
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Darkness Over Denmark: The ...
3.88 of 5 stars 3.88 avg rating — 59 ratings — published 2000 — 4 editions
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I Hate English!
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3.6 of 5 stars 3.60 avg rating — 58 ratings — published 1989 — 5 editions
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Freedom's Children: Young C...
3.94 of 5 stars 3.94 avg rating — 50 ratings — published 1993 — 10 editions
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Catch a Tiger by the Toe
3.48 of 5 stars 3.48 avg rating — 50 ratings — published 2005
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If Your Name Was Changed At...
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3.52 of 5 stars 3.52 avg rating — 33 ratings6 editions
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The Good Housekeeping Illus...
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3.85 of 5 stars 3.85 avg rating — 27 ratings — published 2001 — 2 editions
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Journal of Jedediah Barstow...
3.79 of 5 stars 3.79 avg rating — 24 ratings — published 2002
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If You Traveled West In A C...
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3.67 of 5 stars 3.67 avg rating — 24 ratings — published 1986 — 6 editions
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The Seasonal Read...: 25.10 - Belinda's Task - Let's Play The Name Game 51 153 May 31, 2010 10:18am  
Around the World ...: Denmark 5 36 Oct 05, 2011 05:54pm  
Children's Books: February 2011: Black History Month (Master List and General Discussion) 147 81 Feb 11, 2012 04:33pm  


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