Hockey Sur le Lac

David Ward

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Hockey Sur le Lac

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David Ward

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched

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

The crisp crunch of ice under skates fills the chilly morning air, while the sharp scent of pine trees surrounds the frozen lake. Olivier’s breath puffs out in little clouds as he dreams of skating fast and scoring goals. Excitement buzzes inside him, making his heart race before the first puck even drops.

Themes

FamilySports & RecreationFriendshipJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This early reader story follows Olivier, a young boy eager to play hockey on the frozen lake near his home. The book captures the joys of family, outdoor play, and the spirit of team sports, making it suitable for children aged 5 to 8. Parents can expect simple, engaging language and positive themes around friendship and recreation.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
9780545990325
Pages
32
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
2008-11-01
Type
Fiction
Language
FR

Genres

Subjects

FamilySports & RecreationHockeyShort Stories