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A Game of Fox & Squirrels

by Jenn Reese

Assigned across 1 curriculum list

A Game of Fox & Squirrels by Jenn Reese 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 Game of Fox & Squirrels 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
164
Reading time
about 3 hours (est.)
First published
2020
Genre
Science Fiction & Fantasy
ISBN-13
9781250243027
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About this book

A 2021 Oregon Book Award Winner An NPR Best Book of 2020 A Finalist for the 2021-22 Maine Student Book Award A 2021 Mythopoeic Awards Finalist Andre Norton Award finalist Jenn Reese explores the often thin line between magic and reality, light and darkness in her enchanting middle grade standalone. "Brings to life, viscerally, what it is like to live in fear of abuse—even after the abuse itself is over. But there is magic here too, and the promise of a better future that comes with learning to let people who care about you into your world." — Alan Gratz, New York Times-bestselling author of Refugee "A captivating and touching story... both whimsical and emotionally—sometimes frighteningly—compelling." — Ingrid Law, Newbery Honor-winning author of Savvy "Magically creative and deeply honest

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Why widely assigned

This Science Fiction & Fantasy title, typically at grades 5–12. Written in the 2020s; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

Common questions

What grade level is A Game of Fox & Squirrels?
A Game of Fox & Squirrels 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 Game of Fox & Squirrels?
It takes about 3 hours to read A Game of Fox & Squirrels (164 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 180 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign A Game of Fox & Squirrels?
A Game of Fox & Squirrels 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 Game of Fox & Squirrels banned in schools?
A Game of Fox & Squirrels 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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