Kickboxing
Clive Gifford
Kickboxing
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Clive Gifford
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
Feel the thud of gloves hitting the punching bag and the quick shuffle of feet on the mat. Smell the fresh leather of the gloves and hear the coach's encouraging shout. Kickboxing isn't just about fighting—it's about strength, skill, and heart.
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces young children to the sport of kickboxing, explaining its equipment, skills, and competitions in simple language suitable for ages 5-8. The book offers a clear, engaging overview without intense content, making it a great introduction to sports and physical activity.
Why we rated Kickboxing 7LP
Kickboxing is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Kickboxing works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Kickboxing 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, Kickboxing explores sports, science & nature, and adventure — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, science & nature, 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
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
3/10A 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
- 9781597712767
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Sea to Sea Publications
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Nonfiction