Schoolyard games
Bobbie Kalman
Schoolyard games
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Bobbie Kalman
The text is written at a 5th 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
Discover how children from long ago enjoyed playing games like tag, hopscotch, marbles, and more, many of which are still favorites today. Bright pictures bring to life these fun activities and show how play has connected kids across time. Join in the excitement of outdoor games that have been loved for generations!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 086505441X
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- New York ; St. Catharines, Ont. : Crabtree Publishing Company
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 5,542
- Read-Aloud
- ~37 min
- Text Density
- Standard