It's Hockey Time, Franklin!
Charles M. Schulz
It's Hockey Time, Franklin!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Charles M. Schulz
The text is written at a 1st 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
Franklin skates onto the chilly ice, his heart pounding with excitement. But just as he's ready to play, Peppermint Patty blocks the rink, refusing to share. Suddenly, another group of kids rushes in—will Franklin find a way to save the game?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces young children to teamwork and sharing through a story about Franklin and his friends playing hockey. Suitable for ages 5-8, it features themes of cooperation, patience, and friendly competition without any intense content.
Why we rated It's Hockey Time, Franklin! 6C
It's Hockey Time, Franklin! is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, It's Hockey Time, Franklin! works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate It's Hockey Time, Franklin! as 6C ("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, It's Hockey Time, Franklin! explores friendship, sports, and teamwork — 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, teamwork.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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
- 9781536425390
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction