Extreme Cycling With Dale Holmes (Robbie Readers)
Bonnie Hinman
Extreme Cycling With Dale Holmes (Robbie Readers)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Bonnie Hinman
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
Feel the roar of the crowd and the rumble of dirt under your wheels as Dale Holmes races through thrilling BMX tracks. The wind whips past as he jumps, twists, and speeds toward victory, showing what it takes to be a true extreme cyclist. Every race is a burst of excitement and courage that leaves your heart pounding.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces young children to the exciting world of extreme cycling through the story of BMX star Dale Holmes. Written at a Grade 2 reading level, it combines engaging narrative with factual elements suitable for ages 5-8, encouraging interest in sports and physical activity. Parents should note it contains themes of competition and perseverance but no intense content.
Why we rated Extreme Cycling With Dale Holmes (Robbie Readers) 7C
Extreme Cycling With Dale Holmes (Robbie Readers) 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, Extreme Cycling With Dale Holmes (Robbie Readers) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Extreme Cycling With Dale Holmes (Robbie Readers) 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, Extreme Cycling With Dale Holmes (Robbie Readers) explores sports & recreation, adventure, friendship, and coming of age — 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, friendship.
- ✓ 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.
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
- 9781584154877
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Mitchell Lane Publishers
- Published
- June 15, 2006
- Type
- Nonfiction