A new generation of warriors

Name: A new generation of warriors
Author: Jim Whiting
ISBN: 9781429634274

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The History of Mixed Martial Arts

by Jim Whiting

World of Mixed Martial Arts; Velocity

Reading Level 5-6 LP · Mild · Physical Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material. Its HootRating code, LP, means mild content, mostly physical.

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About This Book

Discover the exciting journey of mixed martial arts, from its ancient origins to the thrilling sport it is today. Learn about the challenges and triumphs that shaped this powerful form of fighting beloved by fans worldwide.

Themes

SportsHistoryAdventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, sports. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated A new generation of warriors LP (Mild)

A new generation of warriors is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 26 pages (approximately 4,477 words). Reading-wise, most kids in grade 7 and up can manage A new generation of warriors on their own; younger readers can enjoy it with a parent or teacher reading along.

Read aloud, A new generation of warriors takes about 30 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate A new generation of warriors as LP (Mild, mostly physical) because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Sports.

Thematically, A new generation of warriors explores sports, history, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, history, adventure.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.

For Parents

Content Intensity

LP · Mild · Physical

Emotional

Gentle

Physical

Mild ←

Social

Gentle

Thematic

Gentle

Reading the HootRating code: the first letter is the content intensity (C = Gentle · L = Mild · M = Moderate · I = Intense · V = Very Intense); the second, when there is one, is the kind of content that drives it (E = Emotional · P = Physical · S = Social · T = Thematic). Reading level and age range are rated separately. How we rate

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.