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A Mango-Shaped Space

by Wendy Mass

A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass is assigned in US schools at grades 5–8. It appears across 3 curriculum references and 2 states, sourced from state DOE pages and AP/IB/Common Core syllabi. Every citation below links to the primary source.

This page shows where A Mango-Shaped Space 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 5–8
Pages
193
Reading time
about 3h 30m (est.)
First published
2008
ISBN-13
9780316048699
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About this book

An award-winning book from the author of Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life and The Candymakers for fans for of Wonder and Counting by Sevens Mia Winchell has synesthesia, the mingling of perceptions whereby a person can see sounds, smell colors, or taste shapes. Forced to reveal her condition, she must look to herself to develop an understanding and appreciation of her gift in this coming-of-age novel.

Where this book is assigned

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Common questions

What grade level is A Mango-Shaped Space?
A Mango-Shaped Space is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 5–8. 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 A Mango-Shaped Space?
It takes about 3h 30m to read A Mango-Shaped Space (193 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 210 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign A Mango-Shaped Space?
A Mango-Shaped Space appears on reading lists for Great Lakes Great Books Award, Great Stone Face Book Award, Schneider Family Book Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is A Mango-Shaped Space banned in schools?
A Mango-Shaped Space 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 5–8 — drawn from state ELA frameworks and AP/IB syllabi citing this book.
Curriculum alignment
Cited in 3 curricula on this site (see “Where assigned” above for primary-source links).
State-level evidence
Cited in 2 states ELA frameworks 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, book-club.