Children's Authors Card Game
Daniel R. Sailor
Children's Authors Card Game
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Daniel R. Sailor
Illustrated by Yury Shakov
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
Have you ever wondered what secrets your favorite children's authors might hold? Imagine holding magical cards that bring their stories and characters to life right in your hands. Which author will you discover next, and what adventures await behind each card?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This engaging card game introduces children ages 9-12 to 13 notable children's authors through a set of 54 collectible cards. Designed for middle-grade readers, it combines literary education with interactive play, encouraging an appreciation for children's literature. The content is appropriate and free from any sensitive material, making it a great educational tool for classrooms or home use.
Why we rated Children's Authors Card Game 10C
Children's Authors Card Game is written at a Level 5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Children's Authors Card Game works for readers up to grade 7.0.
We rate Children's Authors Card Game as 10C ("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, Children's Authors Card Game explores children's literature, educational, games, and literary appreciation — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about children's literature, educational, games.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10C — 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
- ISBN
- 9780880793889
- Publisher
- U.S. Games Systems
- Published
- June 1990
- Type
- Nonfiction