Connor McDavid
D. A. Bishop
Connor McDavid
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Threat with the Puck
by D. A. Bishop
The text is written at a 3rd 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
Connor skates faster than anyone on the ice, weaving through defenders with lightning speed. The crowd roars as he races toward the goal, the puck glued to his stick—what will happen next? Just as he prepares to shoot, everything changes!
Quick Assessment
This engaging biography introduces young readers to Connor McDavid, one of hockey's brightest stars, highlighting his journey from a supportive family environment to NHL success. With a mix of lively text, photographs, and comic-style illustrations, it offers an accessible and inspiring look at dedication and talent, suitable for early elementary readers. The content is age-appropriate with no intense or sensitive themes.
Why we rated Connor McDavid 8C
Connor McDavid is written at a Level 3 reading level across 64 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Connor McDavid works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Connor McDavid 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, Connor McDavid explores sports, biography, family, and achievement — 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, biography, family.
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.
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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
- 9781443157780
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- Scholastic Canada
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction