What grade level is All the Money in the World?

All the Money in the World is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 4–6. 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 All the Money in the World?

It takes about 2h 45m to read All the Money in the World (150 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 All the Money in the World?

All the Money in the World appears on reading lists for Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.

Is All the Money in the World banned in schools?

All the Money in the World 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.

What themes does All the Money in the World explore?

Central themes in All the Money in the World include motion pictures, leprechauns, television, adapted for television. These themes match how the book is discussed in most curriculum guides and AP Literature prompts.

All the Money in the World

Name: All the Money in the World
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Author: Bill Brittain
ISBN: 9780060206758

by Bill Brittain

Assigned across 1 curriculum list · 1 state

On reading-award lists:Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award

All the Money in the World by Bill Brittain is assigned in US schools at grades 4–6. It appears across 1 curriculum reference and 1 state, sourced from state DOE pages and AP/IB/Common Core syllabi. Every citation below links to the primary source.

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

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Grade range: Grades 4–6
Age range: Ages 9–11
Pages: 150
Reading time: about 2h 45m (est.)
First published: 1979
Genre: Realistic Fiction
ISBN-13: 9780060206758

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About this book

When Quentin gets his wish for all the money in the world, he gets a pack of troubles too.

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Why widely assigned

This Realistic Fiction title, typically at grades 4–6. Written in the 1970s; pairs with curriculum units on motion pictures and leprechauns; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Themes

motion pictures · leprechauns · television · adapted for television

Where this book is assigned

Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award

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Common questions

What grade level is All the Money in the World?: All the Money in the World is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 4–6. 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 All the Money in the World?: It takes about 2h 45m to read All the Money in the World (150 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 All the Money in the World?: All the Money in the World appears on reading lists for Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is All the Money in the World banned in schools?: All the Money in the World 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.
What themes does All the Money in the World explore?: Central themes in All the Money in the World include motion pictures, leprechauns, television, adapted for television. These themes match how the book is discussed in most curriculum guides and AP Literature prompts.

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How we classify

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 4–6 — 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: Cited in 1 state ELA framework or DOE list (see citations above).
Removal / banning records: No tracked removal or challenge records in cited sources.
Seasonal / contextual tags: Tagged for: book-club.