Glory O'Brien's History of the Future

About this book

In this masterpiece about freedom, feminism, and destiny, Printz Honor author A.S. King tells the epic story of a girl coping with devastating loss at long last--a girl who has no idea that the future needs her, and that the present needs her even more. Graduating from high school is a time of limitless possibilities--but not for Glory, who has no plan for what's next. Her mother committed suicide when Glory was only four years old, and she's never stopped wondering if she will eventually go the same way...until a transformative night when she begins to experience an astonishing new power to see a person's infinite past and future. From ancient ancestors to many generations forward, Glory is bombarded with visions--and what she sees ahead of her is terrifying: A tyrannical new leader raise

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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 — 2014 Honor
  • recommended·6th gradesource: Andre Norton Award (SFWA) winners + finalists, via Wikipedia — 2014 Honor
  • recommended·7th gradesource: Andre Norton Award (SFWA) winners + finalists, via Wikipedia — 2014 Honor
  • recommended·8th gradesource: Andre Norton Award (SFWA) winners + finalists, via Wikipedia — 2014 Honor
  • recommended·9th gradesource: Andre Norton Award (SFWA) winners + finalists, via Wikipedia — 2014 Honor
  • recommended·10th gradesource: Andre Norton Award (SFWA) winners + finalists, via Wikipedia — 2014 Honor
  • recommended·11th gradesource: Andre Norton Award (SFWA) winners + finalists, via Wikipedia — 2014 Honor
  • recommended·12th gradesource: Andre Norton Award (SFWA) winners + finalists, via Wikipedia — 2014 Honor

Common questions

What grade level is Glory O'Brien's History of the Future?

Glory O'Brien's History of the Future 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 Glory O'Brien's History of the Future?

It takes about 5h 15m to read Glory O'Brien's History of the Future (286 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 315 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.

What curricula assign Glory O'Brien's History of the Future?

Glory O'Brien's History of the Future 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 Glory O'Brien's History of the Future banned in schools?

Glory O'Brien's History of the Future 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.