Longest Kick (Read-to-Me)

Elayne Reiss-Weimann

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Longest Kick (Read-to-Me)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elayne Reiss-Weimann

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

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 would you do if your whole town was under water? Mr. K faces a tricky challenge when Letter People Land floods, and he has only footballs to send messages for help. Will his kicks reach Klanksville in time?

Themes

HelpfulnessInterpersonal relationsFriendshipProblem Solving

Quick Assessment

This early reader book follows Mr. K as he creatively tries to get help for his flooded town by kicking footballs with messages across the water. Suitable for children ages 5-8, it promotes themes of helpfulness and problem-solving through engaging fiction. The story contains no intense content and is appropriate for young readers beginning to explore independent reading.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

30 pages
ISBN
9780897969901
Pages
30
Publisher
Letter People
Published
January 1990
Type
Fiction

Genres

Helpfulness

Subjects

HelpfulnessInterpersonal RelationsKicking