What reading level is Orion the Skateboard Kid?

Orion the Skateboard Kid by Juanita S. Raymond is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Orion the Skateboard Kid appropriate for?

Orion the Skateboard Kid is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Orion the Skateboard Kid?

Orion the Skateboard Kid is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Orion the Skateboard Kid have any content warnings?

Orion the Skateboard Kid has a HootRating of 8LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Orion the Skateboard Kid?

Orion the Skateboard Kid by Juanita S. Raymond is 76 pages.

Orion the Skateboard Kid

Juanita S. Raymond

Orion the Skateboard Kid

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Juanita S. Raymond

Reading Level 3 8LP Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Have you ever looked up at the stars and wondered if they could guide your next adventure? Orion and her friends face a big challenge after a scary close call on their skateboards. What will they do to find a safe place to ride—and will their dream park become real?

Themes

FriendshipCommunityAdventure Science & Nature

Quick Assessment

This early reader story blends themes of friendship, community, and perseverance as Orion and her friends work to create a safe skateboarding and biking park in their town. Suitable for ages 5-8, it introduces children to teamwork and civic engagement while incorporating elements of mythology and nature. The book contains mild conflict related to safety and community challenges but remains appropriate for young readers.