Colin Kaepernick : NFL Phenom
Paul Hoblin
Colin Kaepernick : NFL Phenom
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
NFL Phenom
by Paul Hoblin
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
Feel the roar of the crowd and the thud of the football as Colin Kaepernick races down the field. His powerful moves and fierce determination make the game come alive! But there's more to Colin than just football — his story is about courage and standing up for what he believes in.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This biography introduces early readers to Colin Kaepernick, highlighting his achievements as an NFL player and his impact beyond the sport. Written at a grade 2 reading level, it features easy-to-understand text with informative sidebars that support comprehension. Suitable for ages 5-8, it provides a positive portrayal of athleticism and social awareness without heavy or complex themes.
Why we rated Colin Kaepernick : NFL Phenom 7C
Colin Kaepernick : NFL Phenom is written at a Level 2 reading level across 34 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Colin Kaepernick : NFL Phenom works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Colin Kaepernick : NFL Phenom 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, Colin Kaepernick : NFL Phenom explores athletes, football, biography, and juvenile literature — 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 athletes, football, biography.
- ✓ 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
- 9781624014833
- Pages
- 34
- Publisher
- ABDO Publishing Company
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Nonfiction