For the love of lacrosse
Donald Wells
For the love of lacrosse
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Donald Wells
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
What if you could learn the secrets of an exciting game played for hundreds of years? Imagine running fast, passing the ball, and scoring goals in a game called lacrosse. But can you master the rules and become a lacrosse champ?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces young children to the history and basic rules of lacrosse in a simple and engaging way, suitable for ages 5 to 8. The book combines educational content with fiction elements to capture readers' interest and encourage learning about this traditional sport.
Why we rated For the love of lacrosse 7C
For the love of lacrosse is written at a Level 2 reading level across 30 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, For the love of lacrosse works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate For the love of lacrosse 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, For the love of lacrosse explores sports, history, and education — 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, history, education.
- ✓ 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
- 9781590362976
- Pages
- 30
- Publisher
- Av2 by Weigl
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Nonfiction