Mia Hamm
Mark Stewart
Mia Hamm
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Good as Gold
by Mark Stewart
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
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a soccer superstar? Imagine running across the field, chasing the ball with all your might, just like Mia Hamm did when she helped her team win Olympic gold. But how did she get there, and what challenges did she face along the way?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader biography introduces young children to Mia Hamm, a pioneering female soccer player who led the U.S. team to Olympic gold in 1996. The book highlights her dedication, sportsmanship, and achievements in a simple, accessible way suitable for ages 5-8. It offers an inspiring story about perseverance and breaking barriers in sports without any content concerns.
Why we rated Mia Hamm 7C
Mia Hamm is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Mia Hamm works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Mia Hamm 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, Mia Hamm explores biography, sports, women, and inspiration — 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 biography, sports, women.
- ✓ 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0516212214
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Children's Press(CT)
- Published
- 1999
- Type
- Nonfiction