What grade level is The Boy on the Porch?

The Boy on the Porch is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 3–5. 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 The Boy on the Porch?

It takes about 1h 45m to read The Boy on the Porch (95 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 105 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.

What curricula assign The Boy on the Porch?

The Boy on the Porch appears on reading lists for William Allen White Children's Book Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.

Is The Boy on the Porch banned in schools?

The Boy on the Porch 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.

The Boy on the Porch

Name: The Boy on the Porch
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Author: Sharon Creech
ISBN: 9780062207777

by Sharon Creech

The Boy on the Porch by Sharon Creech is assigned in US schools at grades 3–5. 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 The Boy on the Porch 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 3–5
Pages: 95
Reading time: about 1h 45m (est.)
First published: 2013
ISBN-13: 9780062207777

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About this book

“This quiet novel sings. A graceful profound story for all ages that speaks well beyond its intended audience.” —Kirkus (starred review) Fans of Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech's Ruby Holler will love this tween novel about opening your heart and finding family when you least expect it. When a young couple finds a boy asleep on their porch, their lives take a surprising turn. Unable to speak, the boy, Jacob, can't explain his history. All John and Marta know is that they have been chosen to care for him. And as their connection and friendship with Jacob grow, they embrace his exuberant spirit and talents. The three of them blossom into an unlikely family and begin to see the world in brand-new ways.

Where this book is assigned

William Allen White Children's Book Award

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Common questions

What grade level is The Boy on the Porch?: The Boy on the Porch is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 3–5. 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 The Boy on the Porch?: It takes about 1h 45m to read The Boy on the Porch (95 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 105 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign The Boy on the Porch?: The Boy on the Porch appears on reading lists for William Allen White Children's Book Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is The Boy on the Porch banned in schools?: The Boy on the Porch 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 3–5 — 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: award-winner.