Peggy Fleming

Stephanie Young

Cover of Peggy Fleming

Peggy Fleming

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Portrait of an Ice Skater

by Stephanie Young

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The sharp scrape of skates cuts through the ice, sparkling under the bright rink lights. Feel the cold air rush past as you glide and spin like a champion. Every jump and twirl tells a story of hard work and dreams coming true on the frozen stage.

Quick Assessment

This book offers a hands-on guide to figure skating, inspired by Olympic gold medalist Peggy Fleming's techniques. Suitable for children ages 9-12, it combines practical skating advice with inspiring insights into the sport. The content is gentle and encouraging, ideal for young readers interested in ice skating.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

150 pages
ISBN
0380857200
Pages
150
Publisher
Avon Books
Published
1984
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

SkatingIce Skating