Extreme skateboarding moves / by Jeri Freimuth.
Jeri Freimuth
Extreme skateboarding moves / by Jeri Freimuth.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jeri Freimuth
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 rush of the skateboard wheels humming against the pavement as the wind whistles past your ears. The thrill of flipping and spinning through the air fills your heart with excitement and a little bit of bravery. Every move brings a new challenge, but the joy of landing it makes it all worth it.
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces young children to the exciting world of extreme skateboarding, explaining various tricks and emphasizing the importance of safety. Suitable for ages 5 to 8, it combines engaging descriptions with basic sports knowledge to inspire interest while promoting responsible play.
Why we rated Extreme skateboarding moves / by Jeri Freimuth. 7LP
Extreme skateboarding moves / by Jeri Freimuth. 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 skateboarding moves / by Jeri Freimuth. works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Extreme skateboarding moves / by Jeri Freimuth. as 7LP ("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, Extreme skateboarding moves / by Jeri Freimuth. explores sports, adventure, and safety — 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, adventure, safety.
- ✓ 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
7LP — 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
- 0736807837
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Nonfiction