Field
Ward, Tony
Field
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ward, Tony
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 that every jump, throw, and run in the Olympics holds a secret story? Behind each amazing performance are athletes who train hard and dream big—but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader explores Olympic field events like jumping and weight throwing through engaging storytelling and references to famous performances. Designed for children ages 5-8, it introduces how athletes train and qualify, making complex sports concepts accessible and inspiring for young readers.
Why we rated Field 7C
Field 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, Field works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Field 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, Field explores track and field, jumping, sports, olympics, and athletic training — 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 track and field, jumping, sports.
- ✓ 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
- 1575720388
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Heinemann Educational Books
- Published
- 1996
- Type
- Nonfiction