One Wild Ride
Mark Stewart
One Wild Ride
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Life of Skateboarding Superstar Tony Hawk
by Mark Stewart
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), 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 skateboarding legend? Imagine soaring through the air, inventing new tricks, and facing thrilling competitions all while balancing family and business challenges. What secrets does Tony Hawk hold behind his wild ride to the top?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This biography explores the life of professional skateboarder Tony Hawk, highlighting his pioneering moves, competitive career, and personal journey including fatherhood and entrepreneurship. Suitable for readers aged 9-18, it offers an inspiring look at dedication and creativity in sports without intense content. Parents can expect an engaging nonfiction narrative that emphasizes perseverance and innovation.
Why we rated One Wild Ride 8C
One Wild Ride is written at a Level 3 reading level across 64 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, One Wild Ride works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate One Wild Ride as 8C ("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, One Wild Ride explores sports & recreation, biography, coming of age, family, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ 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, biography, coming of age.
- ✓ 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
8C — 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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780761326663
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- Millbrook Press
- Published
- September 1, 2002
- Type
- Nonfiction