Daredevils And Show-offs (On the Edge)
David Harris
Daredevils And Show-offs (On the Edge)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by David Harris
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Some people live for the rush of daring stunts that make your heart race! These brave daredevils leap, fly, and push the limits like no one else—and they show us that being bold can lead to incredible adventures. But what happens when the biggest risk becomes the greatest reward?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book introduces young readers to a variety of thrill seekers who perform daring feats and extreme sports. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it encourages courage and resilience while providing age-appropriate nonfiction content about sports and recreation. Parents should note that the book highlights physical risks but presents them in an inspiring and educational way.
Why we rated Daredevils And Show-offs (On the Edge) 7LP
Daredevils And Show-offs (On the Edge) 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, Daredevils And Show-offs (On the Edge) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Daredevils And Show-offs (On the Edge) as 7LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Daredevils And Show-offs (On the Edge) explores sports & recreation, adventure, courage, and nonfiction — 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 & recreation, adventure, courage.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" 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
- 9780791089736
- Pages
- 30
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publications
- Published
- September 2005
- Type
- Fiction