Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword

About this book

A young Orthodox Jewish girl embarks on a fantastical adventure in this acclaimed graphic novel for preteens—“a terrific story, told with skill” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Spunky, strong-willed eleven-year-old Mirka Herschberg isn’t interested in knitting lessons from her stepmother, or how-to-find-a-husband advice from her sister, or you-better-not warnings from her brother. There’s only one thing she does want: to fight dragons! Granted, no dragons have been breathing fire around Hereville, the Orthodox Jewish community where Mirka lives. But that doesn’t stop the plucky girl from honing her skills by fearlessly stands up to local bullies. She battles a very large, very menacing pig. But when she boldly accepts a challenge from a mysterious witch, Mirka might finally get her ve

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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

• Andre Norton Award for Middle Grade & Young Adult Fiction

  • recommended·5th gradesource: Andre Norton Award (SFWA) winners + finalists, via Wikipedia — 2010 Honor
  • recommended·6th gradesource: Andre Norton Award (SFWA) winners + finalists, via Wikipedia — 2010 Honor
  • recommended·7th gradesource: Andre Norton Award (SFWA) winners + finalists, via Wikipedia — 2010 Honor
  • recommended·8th gradesource: Andre Norton Award (SFWA) winners + finalists, via Wikipedia — 2010 Honor
  • recommended·9th gradesource: Andre Norton Award (SFWA) winners + finalists, via Wikipedia — 2010 Honor
  • recommended·10th gradesource: Andre Norton Award (SFWA) winners + finalists, via Wikipedia — 2010 Honor
  • recommended·11th gradesource: Andre Norton Award (SFWA) winners + finalists, via Wikipedia — 2010 Honor
  • recommended·12th gradesource: Andre Norton Award (SFWA) winners + finalists, via Wikipedia — 2010 Honor

Common questions

What grade level is Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword?

Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword 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 Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword?

It takes about 2h 45m to read Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword (148 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 165 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.

What curricula assign Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword?

Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword 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 Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword banned in schools?

Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword 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.