DK NFL Readers: Terrell Davis (Level 4: Proficient Readers)
DK Publishing
DK NFL Readers: Terrell Davis (Level 4: Proficient Readers)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by DK Publishing
DK/Dorling Kindersley Readers: Level 4
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Explore the inspiring journey of Terrell Davis as he rises to fame as a star running back for the Denver Broncos. Discover the challenges he faced and the dedication it took to become one of football’s greats. Perfect for young sports fans eager to learn about determination and success on and off the field.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated DK NFL Readers: Terrell Davis (Level 4: Proficient Readers) 10C
DK NFL Readers: Terrell Davis (Level 4: Proficient Readers) is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 48 pages (approximately 5,203 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.9 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, DK NFL Readers: Terrell Davis (Level 4: Proficient Readers) works for readers up to grade 7.9.
Read aloud, DK NFL Readers: Terrell Davis (Level 4: Proficient Readers) takes about 35 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.
We rate DK NFL Readers: Terrell Davis (Level 4: Proficient Readers) as 10C ("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, DK NFL Readers: Terrell Davis (Level 4: Proficient Readers) explores sports & recreation - football, biography & autobiography - people of color, coming of age, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports & recreation - football, biography & autobiography - people of color, coming of age.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0789467585
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
- Published
- August 1, 2000
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 5,203
- Read-Aloud
- ~35 min
- Text Density
- Light Text