What reading level is Maui and the Sun?

Maui and the Sun by Peter Gossage is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Maui and the Sun appropriate for?

Maui and the Sun is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Maui and the Sun?

Maui and the Sun is fiction — Folklore.

Does Maui and the Sun have any content warnings?

Maui and the Sun has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Maui and the Sun?

Maui and the Sun by Peter Gossage is 36 pages.

Maui and the Sun

Peter Gossage

Maui and the Sun

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Fluency

by Peter Gossage

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered what would happen if the days were too short to finish all your chores? Maui faces this tricky problem as the sun races across the sky, leaving barely enough time to get everything done. What daring plan will he hatch to slow the sun down?

Themes

MythologyAdventureProblem SolvingCultural Stories

Quick Assessment

This beautifully illustrated story retells a classic tale from Polynesian mythology about the demigod Maui who captures the sun to lengthen the day. Suitable for early readers ages 5 to 8, it introduces themes of problem-solving and perseverance without any content concerns. The language and length are appropriate for second-grade reading levels.