Pacific Crossing
Gary Soto
Pacific Crossing
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gary Soto
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if you could spend a whole summer in a faraway country, where everything feels new and exciting? Imagine exploring Japan with new friends, tasting strange foods, and learning about a culture unlike your own. But what happens when you start to miss home and wonder where you really belong?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Pacific Crossing follows fourteen-year-old Lincoln Mendoza, a Mexican American boy who spends his summer in Japan with a host family. This early chapter book explores themes of cultural exchange, friendship, and self-discovery, suitable for children ages 5-8. The story gently introduces social issues related to new experiences and identity in an accessible way for young readers.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780788729706
- Pages
- 5
- Publisher
- Scholastic Incorporated
- Published
- June 1999
- Type
- Fiction