Ice Dreams (Sports Stories Series)

Beverly Scudamore

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Ice Dreams (Sports Stories Series)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Beverly Scudamore

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What happens when your heart is torn between two very different dreams? Twelve-year-old Maya glides across the ice, just like her mom did, but her true passion lies in guarding the goal instead of dancing on blades. Can she find the courage to chase her own path, or will the weight of family expectations hold her back?

Themes

Sports & Recreation - Winter SportsFamilyIdentity & Self-DiscoveryGrief & Loss

Quick Assessment

Ice Dreams tells the story of Maya, a twelve-year-old figure skater struggling to honor her late mother's legacy while following her own passion for ice hockey goaltending. This middle-grade novel gently explores themes of family expectations, grief, and self-discovery, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the story addresses loss and the challenges of pursuing personal identity.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
ISBN
9781550288124
Pages
128
Publisher
James Lorimer & Company
Published
October 17, 2003
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Social IssuesSports & RecreationWinter Sports31631970Winter Sports, Ice Dreams, Hockey, Youth, RecreationHockeyPerseveranceHockey Stories, CanadianRecits De Hockey Canadiens-anglaisRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunessePersistenceAdventure and Adventurers