What grade level is Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze?

Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 3–7. 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 Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze?

It takes about 3h 10m to read Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze (174 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 190 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.

What curricula assign Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze?

Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze appears on reading lists for Newbery Medal. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.

Is Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze banned in schools?

Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze 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.

Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze

Name: Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze
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Author: Elizabeth Foreman Lewis

by Elizabeth Foreman Lewis

Assigned across 1 curriculum list

Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze by Elizabeth Foreman Lewis is assigned in US schools at grades 3–7. It appears across 1 curriculum reference, sourced from state DOE pages and AP/IB/Common Core syllabi. Every citation below links to the primary source.

This page shows where Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze 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 3–7
Pages: 174
Reading time: about 3h 10m (est.)
First published: 1932
Genre: Fiction

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About this book

Elizabeth Foreman Lewis's 'Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze' is a richly woven tapestry of Chinese culture in the 1920s, told through the coming-of-age story of a young boy named Fu. It masterfully juxtaposes the protagonist's personal growth with the sweeping changes of a nation, immersing readers in an evocative narrative marked by its engaging prose and vivid storytelling. Set in a period that teeters on the cusp of modernity and tradition, the book encapsulates a literary style that is both educational and enlightening, providing deep insights into the socio-economic conditions of the time, and mirroring the complexities of cultural transition in its literary context. Lewis's work thus occupies a distinguished place in literature, both as a historical capsule and as a testament to human r

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Why widely assigned

This Fiction title, typically at grades 3–7. Written in the 1930s; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

Newbery Medal

Common questions

What grade level is Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze?: Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 3–7. 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 Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze?: It takes about 3h 10m to read Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze (174 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 190 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze?: Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze appears on reading lists for Newbery Medal. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze banned in schools?: Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze 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 3–7 — 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: Not yet documented in a state-level framework on this site.
Removal / banning records: No tracked removal or challenge records in cited sources.
Seasonal / contextual tags: Tagged for: award-winner.