Nicolas, Roi du Filet!
Gilles Tibo
Nicolas, Roi du Filet!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gilles Tibo
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
What if you had to be the goalie for your team but had never stopped a puck before? Imagine Nicolas, suddenly chosen to guard the net, feeling nervous and wide awake all night. Could tiredness turn into his biggest surprise on the ice?
Quick Assessment
This early reader follows Nicolas, a young boy unexpectedly asked to play goalie despite never having tried it before. The story gently explores themes of anxiety, courage, and unexpected success, making it suitable for children ages 5 to 8. Parents should note the book contains mild tension related to performance nerves but resolves positively.
Why we rated Nicolas, Roi du Filet! 7C
Nicolas, Roi du Filet! is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Nicolas, Roi du Filet! works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Nicolas, Roi du Filet! 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Fear & Anxiety.
Thematically, Nicolas, Roi du Filet! explores friendship, family, sports, and coming of age — 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 friendship, family, sports.
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.
Content Flags
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
- 9780545981668
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Les editions Scholastic
- Published
- 2009-09-01
- Type
- Fiction
- Language
- FR