Lacrosse
Cathleen Small
Lacrosse
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Cathleen Small
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
What if you could play a game that’s as fast as a whirlwind and as smart as a puzzle? Imagine running across the field, stick in hand, where every move counts and every player has a secret strategy. But can you master the tricky balance between art and science to become the best lacrosse player?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces children ages 5-8 to lacrosse, exploring its origins with Native American communities and the basics of gameplay. The book highlights both the physical and strategic elements of the sport in an engaging, age-appropriate way, making it a great choice for young sports enthusiasts. It is suitable for early readers and contains no mature content.
Why we rated Lacrosse 8C
Lacrosse is written at a Level 3 reading level across 50 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Lacrosse works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Lacrosse as 8C ("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 weaves together sports and juvenile literature.
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.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — 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
- 9781538225332
- Pages
- 50
- Publisher
- Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction