Gunner, football hero

James Ransome

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Gunner, football hero

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by James Ransome

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Gunner may be small, but when he steps onto the field as quarterback, he surprises everyone with his skills and courage. His big moment in the game shows that heroes come in all sizes and that determination can make dreams come true. Celebrate friendship and sportsmanship in this exciting football adventure.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
612 words
4m read-aloud
ISBN
9780823420537
Pages
32
Publisher
Holiday House
Published
2009
Type
Fiction
Word Count
612
Read-Aloud
~4 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

Football