A Day On Skates

Hilda van Stockhum

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A Day On Skates

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Story of a Dutch Picnic

by Hilda van Stockhum

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched
Newbery Medal

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

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to skate all day on a frozen lake? In a chilly village in Friesland, twins Evert and Afke get ready for the best day ever—a skating picnic with their whole class. But what surprises will the ice hold for them on this chilly adventure?

Themes

FamilyPeople & Places - EuropeBrothers and SistersJuvenile FictionChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction

Quick Assessment

Set in a quaint Friesland village, this gentle story follows nine-year-old twins Evert and Afke as they experience the joys of a winter skating picnic with their classmates. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, the book captures family bonds and childhood excitement without any intense content. It offers a warm depiction of community and simple pleasures in a European setting.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

44 pages
ISBN
9781932350180
Pages
44
Publisher
Bethlehem Books
Published
April 30, 2007
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

FamilyPeople & PlacesEuropeBrothers and SistersIce SkatingTwinsSchoolsPicnicsCountry LifeFriendshipWinterNetherlandsNewbery HonorSkatingSiblingsPicnicking