Miss Pickerell Goes Undersea
by Ellen MacGregor
Assigned across 1 curriculum list
Miss Pickerell Goes Undersea by Ellen MacGregor is assigned in US schools at grades 4–7. 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 Miss Pickerell Goes Undersea 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 4–7
- Pages
- 76
- Reading time
- about 1h 25m (est.)
- First published
- 2022
- Genre
- Children's
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About this book
Ellen MacGregor's 'Miss Pickerell Goes Undersea' is an adventure that plunges readers into the depths of the ocean, weaving science and imagination into a tapestry of underwater exploration. MacGregor's prose is crisp and animated, making complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging for young readers. As the indomitable Miss Pickerell dives beneath the waves, she encounters an array of sea life and marine phenomena, nurturing an appreciation for oceanography. The book's narrative is a product of its time, blending mid-20th century optimism about science and technology with the charm of classic children's literature. In this regard, it serves as a fascinating snapshot of the era's literary style and scientific understanding. Ellen MacGregor was known for her talent in science communi
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Why widely assigned
This Children's title, typically at grades 4–7. Written in the 2020s; cited across 1 curriculum framework.
Where this book is assigned
Young Reader's Choice Award (PNLA)
- recommended·4th gradesource: Pacific Northwest Library Association — Young Reader's Choice Award winners (1940-2022), via Wikipedia — 1956 Winner
- recommended·5th gradesource: Pacific Northwest Library Association — Young Reader's Choice Award winners (1940-2022), via Wikipedia — 1956 Winner
- recommended·6th gradesource: Pacific Northwest Library Association — Young Reader's Choice Award winners (1940-2022), via Wikipedia — 1956 Winner
- recommended·7th gradesource: Pacific Northwest Library Association — Young Reader's Choice Award winners (1940-2022), via Wikipedia — 1956 Winner
Common questions
- What grade level is Miss Pickerell Goes Undersea?
- Miss Pickerell Goes Undersea is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 4–7. 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 Miss Pickerell Goes Undersea?
- It takes about 1h 25m to read Miss Pickerell Goes Undersea (76 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 85 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
- What curricula assign Miss Pickerell Goes Undersea?
- Miss Pickerell Goes Undersea appears on reading lists for Young Reader's Choice Award (PNLA). Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
- Is Miss Pickerell Goes Undersea banned in schools?
- Miss Pickerell Goes Undersea 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 4–7 — 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.