What reading level is Pass?

Pass by Sara Laux Akin is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Pass appropriate for?

Pass is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7LE (Light — Emotional).

Pass is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Pass have any content warnings?

Pass has a HootRating of 7LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Pass?

Pass by Sara Laux Akin is 33 pages.

Pass

Sara Laux Akin

Pass

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sara Laux Akin

Reading Level 2 7LE 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

The soft rustle of pages fills the air as Sam clutches his favorite book, a gift from his best friend Milo. When the book slips away on the bus, a wave of worry washes over him, but then something amazing happens—he remembers every word. And just like that, a new friendship begins with the girl who finds the lost book.

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Family

Quick Assessment

This gentle early reader story explores themes of friendship, loss, and connection through a simple yet heartfelt narrative about a boy who loses a cherished book and forms a new friendship. Suitable for children ages 5-8, it encourages empathy and the joy of sharing stories. The language is accessible for grade 2 readers, with no concerning content.