Football's Record Breakers
Hans Hetrick
Football's Record Breakers
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Hans Hetrick
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 some football players hold secret records that make them legends on the field? From throwing the longest passes to scoring the most touchdowns, these heroes have done amazing things—but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces young children to the exciting world of professional football through stories about record-breaking players like Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. It’s suitable for ages 5 to 8, focusing on sports achievements with simple text and engaging facts, making it perfect for children developing reading skills.
Why we rated Football's Record Breakers 7C
Football's Record Breakers 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, Football's Record Breakers works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Football's Record Breakers 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, Football's Record Breakers explores sports, football, and juvenile literature — 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, football, juvenile literature.
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
- 9781515737612
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction