Science Fiction (fiction), 1,885 words, Level V (Grade 4), Lexile 860L
Mirroring Miranda is a science fiction text about a 12-year-old girl who aspires to become a great writer in the science fiction genre. When she discovers she can communicate with a boy through her mirror, Miranda takes notes on her experiences. These experiences become the award-winning book Miranda dreamed of writing. The text includes scientific terms that support core curriculum studies for this age group and details of science fiction elements.