What grade level is Peter and the Starcatchers?

Peter and the Starcatchers is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 3–8. 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 Peter and the Starcatchers?

It takes about 8h 15m to read Peter and the Starcatchers (451 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 495 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.

Is Peter and the Starcatchers banned in schools?

Peter and the Starcatchers 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 Peter and the Starcatchers explore?

Central themes in Peter and the Starcatchers include characters in literature, humorous stories, magic, pirates. These themes match how the book is discussed in most curriculum guides and AP Literature prompts.

Peter and the Starcatchers

Name: Peter and the Starcatchers
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Author: Dave Barry
ISBN: 9781406351828

by Dave Barry

Assigned across 1 curriculum list · 1 state

On reading-award lists:Grand Canyon Reader Award (Arizona) — formerly the Arizona Young Readers Award

Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry is assigned in US schools at grades 3–8. 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 Peter and the Starcatchers 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 3–8
Age range: Ages 8–13
Pages: 451
Reading time: about 8h 15m (est.)
First published: 2004
Genre: Fantasy
ISBN-13: 9781406351828

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About this book

Le jeune Peter et quatre de ses amis quittent la maison de redressement pour embarquer de force sur le Never Land. A bord, Molly montre à Peter une malle remplie de poussière d'étoiles qui permet de voler. Ils unissent leurs forces pour la protéger du pirate Black Stache. Premier épisode d'une série sur la rencontre de Peter et Stache, les futurs Peter Pan et capitaine Crochet.

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Why widely assigned

This Fantasy title, typically at grades 3–8. Written in the 2000s; pairs with curriculum units on characters in literature and humorous stories; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Themes

characters in literature · humorous stories · magic · pirates

Where this book is assigned

Grand Canyon Reader Award (Arizona) — formerly the Arizona Young Readers Award

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Common questions

What grade level is Peter and the Starcatchers?: Peter and the Starcatchers is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 3–8. 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 Peter and the Starcatchers?: It takes about 8h 15m to read Peter and the Starcatchers (451 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 495 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign Peter and the Starcatchers?: Peter and the Starcatchers appears on reading lists for Grand Canyon Reader Award (Arizona) — formerly the Arizona Young Readers Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is Peter and the Starcatchers banned in schools?: Peter and the Starcatchers 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 Peter and the Starcatchers explore?: Central themes in Peter and the Starcatchers include characters in literature, humorous stories, magic, pirates. These themes match how the book is discussed in most curriculum guides and AP Literature prompts.

Why this book is on this list

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 3–8 — 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.