Bad Days in Sports

Jon Mathaler

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Bad Days in Sports

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jon Mathaler

Ignite; Whoops! A History of Bad Days

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the most unforgettable slip-ups and mishaps in sports history that show even the best athletes can have off days. From surprising errors to hilarious moments, these stories remind us that everyone makes mistakes, sometimes in front of thousands of fans! Dive into these memorable sports blunders that have become legendary over time.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

9/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

49 pages
6,125 words
41m read-aloud
ISBN
9781410985644
Pages
49
Publisher
Capstone
Published
2017
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
6,125
Read-Aloud
~41 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Sports, HistorySports