Red Dog Blue Fly

Sharon Bell Mathis

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Red Dog Blue Fly

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Football Poems

by Sharon Bell Mathis

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

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

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to sprint down the field chasing a touchdown? Imagine the roar of the crowd, the thud of the ball, and the thrill of the game swirling around you. But what happens when the game is more than just football? That's the mystery waiting to be uncovered.

Themes

SportsPoetryFriendshipTeamwork

Quick Assessment

Red Dog Blue Fly is a collection of poems that capture the excitement and challenges of football through the eyes of young players. Suitable for early readers ages 5-8, it explores themes of practice, teamwork, competition, and resilience in a format that encourages a love of poetry and sports. Parents should know it includes mild references to sports injuries and the ups and downs of the game.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
9780606080651
Pages
32
Publisher
Puffin
Published
September 1995
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

American PoetryChildren's Poetry, AmericanFootballPoetry