My skateboard
Nigel Croser
My skateboard
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Lime Level
by Nigel Croser
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
Did you know a skateboard can be more than just a board with wheels? It holds secrets of cool tricks, speedy races, and new adventures waiting to be discovered—but that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This leveled reader introduces early readers to the exciting world of skateboarding through simple, engaging text and illustrations. Designed for children ages 5 to 8, it supports literacy development while encouraging curiosity about sports and outdoor activities. The content is age-appropriate and focuses on positive themes of exploration and skill-building.
Why we rated My skateboard 7C
My skateboard is written at a Level 2 reading level across 16 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, My skateboard works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate My skateboard 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, My skateboard explores adventure, sports, family, 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, sports, family.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9780740628542
- Pages
- 16
- Publisher
- SunSprouts
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Nonfiction