Kevin Jones
Ian F. Mahaney
Kevin Jones
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Snowboarding Champion
by Ian F. Mahaney
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
Have you ever dreamed of racing down snowy mountains on a snowboard? Kevin Jones does it like a pro, with tricks that wow the crowd and a heart full of sportsmanship. But what secret makes him stand out from all the other snowboarders?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book introduces early readers to Kevin Jones, a celebrated Californian snowboarder known for his skill and sportsmanship. Suitable for ages 5-8, it explores his journey into snowboarding, favorite events, and achievements in competitions like the X Games. The content is light and inspiring, focusing on sportsmanship and athletic passion without any challenging themes.
Why we rated Kevin Jones 7LP
Kevin Jones is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Kevin Jones works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Kevin Jones as 7LP ("Light — Physical") 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, athletes, and friendship — 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 sports, athletes, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LP — Light — PhysicalNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
- 9781615124671
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- PowerKids Press
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Fiction