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A Corner of White

by Jaclyn Moriarty

Assigned across 1 curriculum list

A Corner of White by Jaclyn Moriarty is assigned in US schools at grades 5–12. It appears across 1 curriculum reference, sourced from state DOE pages and AP/IB/Common Core syllabi. Every citation below links to the primary source.

This page shows where A Corner of White is assigned in US schools — curricula, states, grades, and the primary-source citations behind each placement. Not a summary or study guide.

Grade range
Grades 5–12
Pages
488
Reading time
about 8h 55m (est.)
First published
2016
Genre
Science Fiction & Fantasy
ISBN-13
9781458734617
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About this book

The first book in the captivating Colours of Madeleine series. Quirky, charming, funny, sad: another winner from this always - surprising author. '''''''' Kirkus Perfectly strange ... Jaclyn Moriarty is one of the most original writers we have. '''''''' Markus Zusak. Madeleine Tully lives in Cambridge, England, the World - a city of spires, Isaac Newton and Auntie's Tea Shop. Elliot Baranski lives in Bonfire, the Farms, the Kingdom of Cello - where seasons roam, the Butterfly Child sleeps in a glass jar, and bells warn of attacks from dangerous Colours. They are worlds apart - until a crack opens up between them; a corner of white - the slim seam of a letter. Elliot begins to write to Madeleine, the Girl - in - the - World - a most dangerous thing to do, for suspected cracks must be report

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Why widely assigned

This Science Fiction & Fantasy title, typically at grades 5–12. Written in the 2010s; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

Common questions

What grade level is A Corner of White?
A Corner of White is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 5–12. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.
How long does it take to read A Corner of White?
It takes about 8h 55m to read A Corner of White (488 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 535 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign A Corner of White?
A Corner of White appears on reading lists for Andre Norton Award for Middle Grade & Young Adult Fiction. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is A Corner of White banned in schools?
A Corner of White does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.

Why this book is on this list

Each dimension below is sourced from a public reference. The full framework is documented on the classification standard page.

Lexile measure
Not classified — this book has no published Lexile measure.
Grade band
Grades 5–12 — drawn from state ELA frameworks and AP/IB syllabi citing this book.
Curriculum alignment
Cited in 1 curriculum on this site (see “Where assigned” above for primary-source links).
State-level evidence
Not yet documented in a state-level framework on this site.
Removal / banning records
No tracked removal or challenge records in cited sources.
Seasonal / contextual tags
Tagged for: read-aloud.
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