Hockey Card, The
Jack Siemiatycki
Hockey Card, The
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jack Siemiatycki
Illustrated by Doris Barrette
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
Hockey cards aren't just for collecting—they can tell a story about friendship, courage, and dreams on ice. When a special card brings a surprise, everything changes in ways you never expected. Discover why one little card matters more than all the trophies in the world.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book explores themes of friendship and social situations through the lens of hockey and collectible cards, making it perfect for children aged 5 to 8. The simple story supports beginning readers while encouraging discussion about sharing, sportsmanship, and imagination. Content is age-appropriate with no intense scenes or complex themes.
Why we rated Hockey Card, The 7C
Hockey Card, The 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, Hockey Card, The works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Hockey Card, The 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, Hockey Card, The explores friendship, sports & recreation - hockey, social situations - general, and early readers — 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 friendship, sports & recreation - hockey, social situations - general.
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
1/10A 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
- 9781894222655
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Lobster Press
- Published
- September 1, 2002
- Type
- Fiction