What grade level is The Second Summer of the Sisterhood?

The Second Summer of the Sisterhood is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 9–12. 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 Second Summer of the Sisterhood?

It takes about 6h 50m to read The Second Summer of the Sisterhood (373 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 410 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.

What curricula assign The Second Summer of the Sisterhood?

The Second Summer of the Sisterhood appears on reading lists for Mountain Laurel Book Award (Pennsylvania). Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.

Is The Second Summer of the Sisterhood banned in schools?

The Second Summer of the Sisterhood 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 Second Summer of the Sisterhood explore?

Central themes in The Second Summer of the Sisterhood include conduct of life, female friendship, best friends, jeans (clothing). These themes match how the book is discussed in most curriculum guides and AP Literature prompts.

The Second Summer of the Sisterhood

Name: The Second Summer of the Sisterhood
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Author: Ann Brashares
ISBN: 9780385731058

by Ann Brashares

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Assigned across 1 curriculum list · 1 state

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:Mountain Laurel Book Award (Pennsylvania)

The Second Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares is assigned in US schools at grades 9–12. 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 Second Summer of the Sisterhood 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 9–12
Age range: Ages 14–17
Pages: 373
Reading time: about 6h 50m (est.)
First published: 2003
Genre: Realistic Fiction
ISBN-13: 9780385731058

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About this book

Brashares returns to the beloved characters she brought to life in her first novel, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, for a new installment that's equally authentic and engaging. With a bit of last summer's sand in the pockets, the Traveling Pants and the Sisterhood that wears them embark on their 16th summer. With a bit of last summer's sand in the pockets, the Traveling Pants and the Sisterhood that wears them embark on their second summer together. Bridget: Impulsively sets off for Alabama, wanting to both confront and avoid her demons... but she can't keep the truth from the Pants.

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Why widely assigned

This Realistic Fiction title, typically at grades 9–12. Written in the 2000s; pairs with curriculum units on conduct of life and female friendship; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Themes

conduct of life · female friendship · best friends · jeans (clothing)

Where this book is assigned

Mountain Laurel Book Award (Pennsylvania)

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Common questions

What grade level is The Second Summer of the Sisterhood?: The Second Summer of the Sisterhood is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 9–12. 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 Second Summer of the Sisterhood?: It takes about 6h 50m to read The Second Summer of the Sisterhood (373 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 410 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign The Second Summer of the Sisterhood?: The Second Summer of the Sisterhood appears on reading lists for Mountain Laurel Book Award (Pennsylvania). Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is The Second Summer of the Sisterhood banned in schools?: The Second Summer of the Sisterhood 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 Second Summer of the Sisterhood explore?: Central themes in The Second Summer of the Sisterhood include conduct of life, female friendship, best friends, jeans (clothing). 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 9–12 — 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.