An Acrobat
Ivan Bulloch
An Acrobat
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
I Want to Be
by Ivan Bulloch
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 whoosh of the trapeze slices through the air, and the smell of fresh popcorn fills the big top. Imagine the thrill of balancing high above the ground, flipping and flying like an acrobat under the bright circus lights. Feel the excitement build as you learn the moves and magic that make every performance unforgettable.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This engaging early reader introduces children ages 5-8 to the world of acrobatics and circus performance. It offers simple explanations of the skills, costumes, and stunts involved, along with creative ideas for crafts and putting on their own shows. The book is appropriate for young readers with an interest in sports, performing arts, and imaginative play.
Why we rated An Acrobat 7C
An Acrobat is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, An Acrobat works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate An Acrobat as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, An Acrobat explores sports & recreation, performing arts, creativity, and early childhood learning — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports & recreation, performing arts, creativity.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781587280801
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Two-Can Pub Incorporated
- Published
- September 2000
- Type
- Nonfiction