Lacrosse
Ryan Nagelhout
Lacrosse
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Who Does What?
by Ryan Nagelhout
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
What if you could play a game that mixes the best parts of other sports but is totally unique? Imagine running fast, dodging defenders, and scoring amazing goals in a game called lacrosse. Can you master the moves and help your team win?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces children ages 5-8 to the sport of lacrosse through simple text and engaging descriptions. It explains the basic rules, positions, and exciting gameplay in an accessible way, encouraging physical activity and teamwork. The content is appropriate for young readers and focuses on sportsmanship and learning new skills.
Why we rated Lacrosse 7C
Lacrosse is written at a Level 2 reading level across 34 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Lacrosse works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Lacrosse as 7C ("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, Lacrosse explores sports, juvenile literature, friendship, 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 sports, juvenile literature, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — 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
- 9781538204337
- Pages
- 34
- Publisher
- Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction