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TINA ATHAIDE, of Asian Indian descent, was born in Uganda, Africa. She has a degree in education and currently works as a reading resource specialist at an elementary school in California. When not writing, Tina enjoys gardening, playing the piano, and practicing yoga. She lives in Temecula, California, with her husband and their beagle, Casper.




PRISCILLA BURRIS has been drawing since she could hold a pencil. She has a degree in Early Childhood Education and is a full-time illustrator. When she is not illustrating, Priscilla likes to listen to music, read, and create funny cards to send to friends and family. She lives in Santa Ana, California, with her husband, their three children, and Casper, the family dog. Her Web site is priscillaburris.com.

Guided Reading Guided reading levels were assigned by certified Reading Recovery® teachers and literacy experts using the guidelines identified in Guided Reading and Matching Books to Readers by Irene C. Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell (Heinemann).

Intervention Intervention levels were assigned by certified Reading Recovery® teachers and literacy experts and are intended for use in early intervention and one-on-one tutorial programs, including Reading Recovery® programs. These levels are not officially authorized by Reading Recovery®. Reading Recovery® is a registered servicemark of The Ohio State University.

DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment) The DRA levels were determined using information in the Developmental Reading Assessment Resource Guide by Joetta Beaver (Celebration Press).

All level placements may vary and are subject to revision. Teachers may adjust the assigned levels in accordance with their own evaluations.