What reading level is Martin Brodeur?

Martin Brodeur by Robert Schnakenberg is at a Level 6-7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Martin Brodeur appropriate for?

Martin Brodeur is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11C (Clear).

What genre is Martin Brodeur?

Martin Brodeur is nonfiction — Hockey players. Part of the Ice Hockey Legends series.

Does Martin Brodeur have any content warnings?

Martin Brodeur has a HootRating of 11C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Martin Brodeur?

Martin Brodeur by Robert Schnakenberg is 64 pages (approximately 9,202 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Martin Brodeur

Robert Schnakenberg

Martin Brodeur

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Schnakenberg

Ice Hockey Legends

Reading Level 6-7 11C Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot Page-Turner

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the exciting journey of Martin Brodeur, a legendary hockey goalie whose incredible skills led the New Jersey Devils to victory in the 1995 Stanley Cup. Follow his rise from a young player in Canada to a celebrated sports hero known for his determination and talent on the ice. Perfect for fans of hockey and inspiring true stories.

Themes

SportsBiographyComing of Age Adventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Martin Brodeur 11C

Martin Brodeur is written at a Level 6-7 reading level across 64 pages (approximately 9,202 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.9 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Martin Brodeur works for readers up to grade 8.9.

Read aloud, Martin Brodeur runs about 1 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Martin Brodeur as 11C ("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, Martin Brodeur explores sports, biography, coming of age, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, biography, coming of age.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.