What reading level is The Skirt?

The Skirt by Gary Soto is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The Skirt appropriate for?

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

What genre is The Skirt?

The Skirt is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Skirt have any content warnings?

The Skirt has a HootRating of 8LE (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 The Skirt?

The Skirt by Gary Soto is 80 pages.

The Skirt

Gary Soto

The Skirt

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gary Soto

Reading Level 3 8LE 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

The soft rustle of fabric slips through the air as Miata clutches her skirt tight. The bus rumbles down the street, but her heart races faster—her special dance skirt has gone missing! Can she find it before anyone notices, or will this secret slip away forever?

Themes

Family FriendshipSocial IssuesJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This story follows Miata, a young girl who loses her dance skirt on the school bus and must retrieve it without her parents finding out. Suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8, it explores themes of responsibility and problem-solving in social situations. The book contains light emotional tension appropriate for young children.