Tarot Says Beware

About this book

Herculeah Jones and her bumbling pal, Meat, investigate the murder of a palm reader.

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Why widely assigned

This Mystery title, typically at grades 3–8. Written in the 1990s; pairs with curriculum units on detective and mystery stories and fortune-tellers; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

• Nevada Young Readers' Award

  • recommended·3rd grade · Nevadasource: Nevada Young Readers' Award — Nevada's statewide children's-choice reading program (grades 3-83-56-): students read the annual nominees and vote for their favorite. Winner list verified from the award's published record.
  • recommended·4th grade · Nevadasource: Nevada Young Readers' Award — Nevada's statewide children's-choice reading program (grades 3-83-56-): students read the annual nominees and vote for their favorite. Winner list verified from the award's published record.
  • recommended·5th grade · Nevadasource: Nevada Young Readers' Award — Nevada's statewide children's-choice reading program (grades 3-83-56-): students read the annual nominees and vote for their favorite. Winner list verified from the award's published record.
  • recommended·6th grade · Nevadasource: Nevada Young Readers' Award — Nevada's statewide children's-choice reading program (grades 3-83-56-): students read the annual nominees and vote for their favorite. Winner list verified from the award's published record.
  • recommended·7th grade · Nevadasource: Nevada Young Readers' Award — Nevada's statewide children's-choice reading program (grades 3-83-56-): students read the annual nominees and vote for their favorite. Winner list verified from the award's published record.
  • recommended·8th grade · Nevadasource: Nevada Young Readers' Award — Nevada's statewide children's-choice reading program (grades 3-83-56-): students read the annual nominees and vote for their favorite. Winner list verified from the award's published record.

Common questions

What grade level is Tarot Says Beware?

Tarot Says Beware 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 Tarot Says Beware?

It takes about 2h 45m to read Tarot Says Beware (151 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 Tarot Says Beware?

Tarot Says Beware appears on reading lists for Nevada Young Readers' Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.

Is Tarot Says Beware banned in schools?

Tarot Says Beware 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 Tarot Says Beware explore?

Central themes in Tarot Says Beware include detective and mystery stories, fortune-tellers, murder, mystery and detective stories. These themes match how the book is discussed in most curriculum guides and AP Literature prompts.