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The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors

by Drew Daywalt

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Among the most widely assigned — 6 curriculum lists · 6 states

Grade placement varies by school — the median assigned book spans 4 grade levels (83% span three or more, across 13,258 source-cited assignments).

On reading-award lists:Land of Enchantment Book AwardMaryland Black-Eyed Susan Book AwardCalifornia Young Reader MedalVirginia Readers' Choice+2 more

The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors by Drew Daywalt is assigned in US schools at grades 2–8. It appears across 6 curriculum references and 6 states, sourced from state DOE pages and AP/IB/Common Core syllabi. Every citation below links to the primary source.

This page shows where The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors 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 2–8
Age range
Ages 7–13
Pages
48
Reading time
about 55 minutes (est.)
First published
2017
Genre
Humor
ISBN-13
9781338346183

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Why widely assigned

This Humor title, typically at grades 2–8. Written in the 2010s; pairs with curriculum units on humor and adventure; cited across 6 curriculum frameworks.

Themes

humor · adventure · rock-paper-scissors (game) · humorous stories

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Common questions

What grade level is The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors?
The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 2–8. It appears on 6 school reading lists across 6 states, from kindergarten to grade 8. Exact placement varies by school and district.
How long does it take to read The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors?
It takes about 55 minutes to read The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors (48 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 55 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors?
The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors appears on reading lists for California Young Reader Medal, Great Lakes Great Books Award, Land of Enchantment Book Award, and 3 others. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors banned in schools?
The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors 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 The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors explore?
Central themes in The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors include humor, adventure, rock-paper-scissors (game), humorous stories.

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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 2–8 — drawn from state ELA frameworks and AP/IB syllabi citing this book.
Curriculum alignment
Cited in 6 curricula on this site (see “Where assigned” above for primary-source links).
State-level evidence
Cited in 6 states ELA frameworks or DOE list (see citations above).
Removal / banning records
No tracked removal or challenge records in cited sources.
Seasonal / contextual tags
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