Hockey Record Breakers
Jess Myers
Hockey Record Breakers
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jess Myers
The text is written at a 3rd 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 there’s a secret behind every hockey record ever broken? From Wayne Gretzky’s amazing goals to Henri Richard’s incredible wins, these stories reveal what it takes to be the best on the ice—but that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This nonfiction book introduces young readers to the remarkable records held by hockey legends like Wayne Gretzky and Martin Brodeur. Featuring easy-to-understand text, fun facts, and helpful sidebars, it’s designed for early readers aged 5-8 and supports Common Core standards. The content is age-appropriate, with no sensitive themes, making it a great choice for children interested in sports.
Why we rated Hockey Record Breakers 8C
Hockey Record Breakers is written at a Level 3 reading level across 51 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Hockey Record Breakers works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Hockey Record Breakers as 8C ("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 Record Breakers explores sports, juvenile literature, and friendship — 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, juvenile literature, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — 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
- 9781629697147
- Pages
- 51
- Publisher
- ABDO
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction