Remedial motor activity for children
Bryant J. Cratty
Remedial motor activity for children
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Bryant J. Cratty
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered how some kids find moving their bodies extra tricky? Imagine a world where special exercises can turn those challenges into fun victories. What happens when the next step is the hardest one yet?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction explores the experiences of children facing movement disorders and hyperactivity. It provides insight into physical education tailored for exceptional children, emphasizing motor skill development and overcoming challenges. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively addresses the topic of motor abilities without graphic content.
Why we rated Remedial motor activity for children 12LE
Remedial motor activity for children is written at a Level 7 reading level across 327 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Remedial motor activity for children works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Remedial motor activity for children as 12LE ("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, Remedial motor activity for children explores disability representation, physical education, special education, coming of age, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about disability representation, physical education, special education.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LE — 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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0812105133
- Pages
- 327
- Publisher
- Lea & Febiger
- Published
- 1975
- Type
- Nonfiction