Mia Hamm
Mia Hamm
Mia Hamm
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mia Hamm
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
Mia races down the soccer field, the ball at her feet and the crowd roaring behind her. She's about to make the biggest play of the game—but what will happen next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader biography introduces young children to soccer star Mia Hamm through engaging photographs and motivational quotes. Geared toward ages 5-8, it emphasizes themes of hard work and perseverance to inspire young readers. The content is age-appropriate with no concerning material.
Why we rated Mia Hamm 7C
Mia Hamm is written at a Level 2 reading level across 25 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 sports, friendship, and perseverance — 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, friendship, perseverance.
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.
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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
- 9781489633651
- Pages
- 25
- Publisher
- Weigl Publishers, Incorporated
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction