Crosby's golden goal
Mike Leonetti
Crosby's golden goal
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mike Leonetti
Illustrated by McLaughlin, Gary, illustrator
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
What if you loved hockey more than anything, but suddenly didn’t want to play anymore? Imagine watching the most exciting game ever, where a superstar scores the winning goal for Canada at the Olympics. Could that moment bring back your love for the game?
Quick Assessment
This early reader follows a young boy named Tyler who has lost interest in hockey, the sport he once loved. Inspired by Sidney Crosby's thrilling gold medal goal at the 2010 Winter Olympics, Tyler rediscovers his passion for hockey. Suitable for ages 5-8, this story gently explores themes of rekindling interests and the joy of sports without any intense content.
Why we rated Crosby's golden goal 7LE
Crosby's golden goal is written at a Level 2 reading level across 30 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Crosby's golden goal works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Crosby's golden goal as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Crosby's golden goal explores sports, family, friendship, and coming of age — 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, family, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalNo 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
- 9781443119108
- Pages
- 30
- Publisher
- Scholastic Canada
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction