On the Line (Impact Books)
Jane bingham
On the Line (Impact Books)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jane bingham
Illustrated by Sean Tiffany
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What would you do if your biggest dream seemed just out of reach? Robby broke his arm last season and missed his chance to join the football team. Now, with try-outs coming up again, can he prove he has what it takes to help his team win?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader story follows Robby, a young boy eager to join the football team after an injury derailed his previous try-out. It explores themes of perseverance and self-confidence while addressing bullying in a relatable way for children aged 5-8. Parents should note the presence of mild sports-related challenges and social issues appropriate for early readers.
Why we rated On the Line (Impact Books) 8LE
On the Line (Impact Books) is written at a Level 3 reading level across 65 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, On the Line (Impact Books) works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate On the Line (Impact Books) as 8LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, On the Line (Impact Books) explores sports & recreation, bullying, friendship, 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 sports & recreation, bullying, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9781598890624
- Pages
- 65
- Publisher
- Stone Arch Books
- Published
- August 2006
- Type
- Fiction