Doug Flutie: International Football Star (Reading Power: Power Players)
Rob Kirkpatrick
Doug Flutie: International Football Star (Reading Power: Power Players)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
International Football Star
by Rob Kirkpatrick
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
Did you know Doug Flutie wasn't just a great player in America but a football star around the world? He tackled challenges no one thought he could and showed everyone what it means to be a true champion. His story proves that with heart and hustle, you can shine anywhere!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader biography introduces young readers to Doug Flutie, an American football player known for his international success. Suitable for ages 5-8, it highlights themes of perseverance and sportsmanship in a simple, accessible format. Parents should note this book is nonfiction but presented in an engaging story style for young fans of sports.
Why we rated Doug Flutie: International Football Star (Reading Power: Power Players) 7C
Doug Flutie: International Football Star (Reading Power: Power Players) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Doug Flutie: International Football Star (Reading Power: Power Players) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Doug Flutie: International Football Star (Reading Power: Power Players) 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, Doug Flutie: International Football Star (Reading Power: Power Players) explores biography, sports, perseverance, and united states — 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 biography, sports, perseverance.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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.
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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
- 9780823968190
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- PowerKids Press
- Published
- June 2003
- Type
- Nonfiction