Katie's gold medal

Teddy Slater

Cover of Katie's gold medal

Katie's gold medal

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Teddy Slater

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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

Katie flips through the air with perfect balance as the crowd holds its breath. Her heart races—her dad is watching, and he’s expecting a gold medal. But what happens if Katie doesn’t land that winning move?

Themes

GymnasticsFamilySelf-ConfidenceFiction

Quick Assessment

This story follows Katie, a young gymnast eager to compete in her first big competition while worrying about meeting her father's high expectations. It is suitable for early readers aged 5-8 and gently explores themes of family pressure and self-confidence through the lens of gymnastics. There is no intense content, making it a light and relatable read for young children.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety
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
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

80 pages
ISBN
9780590959872
Pages
80
Publisher
Little Apple
Published
1996
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

GymnasticsFathers and Daughters