Make the right call
Drew Bledsoe
Make the right call
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Drew Bledsoe
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
Drew Bledsoe wasn’t just a great football player—he was a master of making the right call when it counted most. From the field to everyday choices, learn why the decisions you make can change everything. Discover how YOU hold the power to choose wisely every day!
Quick Assessment
This early reader book by former NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe introduces young children to the importance of making responsible decisions through relatable stories and clear messages. Aimed at ages 5-8, it encourages kids to think critically about their choices in daily life, promoting personal responsibility. The content is appropriate for early readers with no concerning themes.
Why we rated Make the right call 7C
Make the right call is written at a Level 2 reading level across 40 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Make the right call works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Make the right call 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, Make the right call explores sports, family, coming of age, 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, family, coming of age.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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.
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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0878332154
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Taylor Trade Publishing
- Published
- 1998
- Type
- Nonfiction