Daredevil
S. L. Hamilton
Daredevil
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by S. L. Hamilton
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
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a daredevil? Imagine walking a tightrope high above the crowd or jumping over cars on a motorcycle! But what dangers and thrills lie behind these amazing stunts?
Quick Assessment
Daredevil introduces young readers to the exciting world of stunt performers, including historical figures like Evel Knievel and Harry Houdini. It covers various daredevil jobs, necessary equipment, and the training involved, making it an educational choice for ages 5-8. The book aligns with Common Core standards and provides engaging, age-appropriate facts without graphic content.
Why we rated Daredevil 7C
Daredevil is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Daredevil works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Daredevil 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, Daredevil explores adventure, science & nature, historical, and friendship — 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 adventure, science & nature, historical.
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
2/10A 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
- 9781624037573
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- ABDO Publishing Company
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction