Placekicking and punting
Paul J. Deegan
Placekicking and punting
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Paul J. Deegan
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
The ball soars through the air as your foot connects with perfect force. The crowd holds its breath—will it make the game-winning kick? The answer is just a heartbeat away.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces young children to the basics of placekicking and punting in football through simple instructions and engaging action. Suitable for ages 5-8, it encourages physical activity and sports interest without any complex language or mature content.
Why we rated Placekicking and punting 7C
Placekicking and punting is written at a Level 2 reading level across 30 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Placekicking and punting works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Placekicking and punting 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, Placekicking and punting explores sports, football, and physical activity — 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, football, physical activity.
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.
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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0871914271
- Pages
- 30
- Publisher
- Creative Education
- Published
- 1975
- Type
- Fiction