Big air skateboarding

Name: Big air skateboarding
Author: Thomas K. Adamson
ISBN: 9781626172722

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Thomas K. Adamson

Epic; Extreme Sports (Bellwether)

Reading Level 3-4 C · Gentle Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes. Its HootRating code, C, means gentle content.

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About This Book

Discover the thrilling world of big air skateboarding where daring athletes perform jaw-dropping tricks high above the ramp. Packed with vibrant pictures and easy-to-read text, this book invites young readers to dive into the excitement of extreme sports and the X-Games action. Perfect for those eager to learn about skateboarding skills and fearless stunts.

Themes

SportsExtreme SportsAdventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Big air skateboarding C (Gentle)

Big air skateboarding is written at a Level 3-4 reading level across 24 pages (approximately 458 words). Reading-wise, most kids in grade 4 and up can manage Big air skateboarding on their own; younger readers can enjoy it with a parent or teacher reading along.

Read aloud, Big air skateboarding takes about 3 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Big air skateboarding as C (Gentle) 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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.

Thematically, Big air skateboarding explores sports, extreme sports, 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, extreme sports, adventure.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 3 more books in the Epic; Extreme Sports (Bellwether) series.
✓ 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

C · Gentle

Emotional

Gentle

Physical

Gentle

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

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