Kevin Jones

Name: Kevin Jones
Author: Ian F. Mahaney
ISBN: 1404227458

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ian F. Mahaney

Extreme Sports Biographies (Powerkids); PowerKids Press

Reading Level 5-6 C · Gentle Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes. Its HootRating code, C, means gentle content.

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About This Book

Discover the exciting journey of Kevin Jones, a talented snowboarder from California who captivates crowds with his creative tricks and graceful moves. Celebrate his passion for snowboarding and learn how he earned the title of Rider of the Year three times through dedication and sportsmanship. Perfect for young readers eager to explore the thrilling world of winter sports and competitions.

Themes

SportsBiographyAdventureUnited States

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

Why we rated Kevin Jones C (Gentle)

Kevin Jones is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 24 pages (approximately 1,525 words). Reading-wise, most kids in grade 6 and up can manage Kevin Jones on their own; younger readers can enjoy it with a parent or teacher reading along.

Read aloud, Kevin Jones takes about 10 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Kevin Jones as C (Gentle) 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, Kevin Jones explores sports, biography, adventure, and united states — 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.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, biography, adventure.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.

For Parents

Content Intensity

C · Gentle

Emotional

Gentle

Physical

Gentle

Social

Gentle

Thematic

Gentle

Reading the HootRating code: the first letter is the content intensity (C = Gentle · L = Mild · M = Moderate · I = Intense · V = Very Intense); the second, when there is one, is the kind of content that drives it (E = Emotional · P = Physical · S = Social · T = Thematic). Reading level and age range are rated separately. How we rate

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

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?