What reading level is Stacy Says Good-Bye?

Stacy Says Good-Bye by Patricia Reilly Giff is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Stacy Says Good-Bye appropriate for?

Stacy Says Good-Bye is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags: Emotional: Bullying.

What genre is Stacy Says Good-Bye?

Stacy Says Good-Bye is fiction — Schools.

Does Stacy Says Good-Bye have any content warnings?

Stacy Says Good-Bye has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Bullying. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Stacy Says Good-Bye?

Stacy Says Good-Bye by Patricia Reilly Giff is 75 pages.

Stacy Says Good-Bye

Patricia Reilly Giff

Stacy Says Good-Bye

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Patricia Reilly Giff

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The classroom buzzes with laughter and whispers as baby pictures hang on the bulletin board, each one telling a story. Stacy's picture catches everyone's eye, but when Twana says it looks like a hippopotamus, Stacy feels a sting deep inside. Can a simple word change how Stacy sees herself?

Themes

FriendshipSchool StoriesComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This gentle story follows Stacy during her first year of school as she navigates feelings of hurt and self-awareness sparked by a teasing comment. Suitable for early readers ages 5-8, it sensitively explores themes of friendship, kindness, and self-esteem without intense conflict or distress.