Dave Mirra
Aaron Rosenberg
Dave Mirra
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
BMX Superstar
by Aaron Rosenberg
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
Dave Mirra is not just any bike rider—he’s one of the best stunt champions in the world! With his fearless tricks at the X-Games, he shows that courage and skill can turn a simple bike into a thrilling adventure. Discover why Dave’s daring rides inspire riders everywhere.
Quick Assessment
This biography introduces young readers to Dave Mirra, a celebrated BMX cyclist known for his impressive stunts and achievements at the X-Games. Written at a grade 3 reading level, it is suitable for ages 5-8 and presents an inspiring story about determination and athleticism without any intense content.
Why we rated Dave Mirra 8LP
Dave Mirra 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, Dave Mirra works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Dave Mirra as 8LP ("Light — Physical") 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, Dave Mirra explores sports, biography, and adventure — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, biography, adventure.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LP — Light — PhysicalNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9781404200678
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- Rosen Central
- Published
- August 30, 2004
- Type
- Nonfiction