Conner, an Ordinary Boy
Ronald J. Conners
Conner, an Ordinary Boy
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Episode Two, the Early Teen Years
by Ronald J. Conners
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Conner isn’t just any ordinary boy—he’s a natural leader with a secret talent for solving problems before they even happen. With a big smile and unstoppable energy, he takes on challenges that would surprise even grown-ups. What if being ordinary meant being extraordinary in ways no one expects?
Quick Assessment
This young adult fiction follows Conner, a boy who learns important family values and leadership skills from his father. The story highlights Conner’s remarkable problem-solving abilities and athletic spirit, making it suitable for readers aged 13-18. While the themes focus on personal growth and family, the content remains appropriate for this age group without any intense or sensitive material.
Why we rated Conner, an Ordinary Boy 8C
Conner, an Ordinary Boy is written at a Level 3 reading level across 97 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Conner, an Ordinary Boy works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Conner, an Ordinary Boy as 8C ("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, Conner, an Ordinary Boy explores family, coming of age, friendship, and sports — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, coming of age, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781553694496
- Pages
- 97
- Publisher
- Trafford Publishing
- Published
- November 2002
- Type
- Fiction