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: 4.28 · 5,300 ratings · 824 reviews · 47 distinct works · Similar authors
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4.39 of 5 stars 4.39 avg rating — 4,524 ratings — published 2007 — 8 editions
I Hate English!
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3.81 of 5 stars 3.81 avg rating — 111 ratings — published 1989 — 5 editions
In Trouble
3.02 of 5 stars 3.02 avg rating — 118 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions
Darkness Over Denmark: The ...
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Freedom's Children: Young C...
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Catch a Tiger by the Toe
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If Your Name Was Changed At...
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3.74 of 5 stars 3.74 avg rating — 43 ratings — published 1993 — 8 editions
Journal of Jedediah Barstow...
3.69 of 5 stars 3.69 avg rating — 35 ratings — published 2002
If You Traveled West In A C...
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3.6 of 5 stars 3.60 avg rating — 35 ratings — published 1986 — 6 editions
If You Traveled on the Unde...
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3.73 of 5 stars 3.73 avg rating — 33 ratings — published 1993 — 6 editions
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The Seasonal Read...: 25.10 - Belinda's Task - Let's Play The Name Game 51 162 May 31, 2010 10:18am  
Around the World ...: Denmark 5 70 Oct 05, 2011 05:54pm  
Children's Books: February 2011: Black History Month (Master List and General Discussion) 147 86 Feb 11, 2012 04:33pm  
Mrs. Gallagher's ...: Noelle' s book review 1 5 Jan 18, 2013 07:04pm  
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