Colorado, Wyoming

Ryan Thorburn, Robert Gagliardi

Colorado, Wyoming

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Bronze Boot Rivalry Between Colorado State and Wyoming

by Ryan Thorburn, Robert Gagliardi

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched

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

Crunching leaves and the sharp sound of cleats fill the cool air as two teams race across the field, fighting for a shiny, heavy boot. This isn't just any game—it's a battle between neighbors who’ve competed for more than 100 years. The Bronze Boot carries stories of bravery and friendship, making every play unforgettable.

Themes

SportsHistoryFriendshipTradition

Quick Assessment

This early reader introduces children ages 5-8 to the longstanding football rivalry between Colorado State University and the University of Wyoming, centered around the Bronze Boot trophy. The story gently explores themes of sportsmanship, history, and tradition without intense conflict, making it suitable for young readers. The book offers a simple narrative paired with vivid sensory descriptions to engage early literacy development.

Why we rated Colorado, Wyoming 7C

Colorado, Wyoming is written at a Level 2 reading level across 1 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Colorado, Wyoming works for readers up to grade 4.0.

We rate Colorado, Wyoming 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, Colorado, Wyoming explores sports, history, friendship, and tradition — 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, history, friendship.

Maybe not for

! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7C — Clear

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Clear

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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