Simone Biles
Grace Hansen
Simone Biles
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Grace Hansen
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
Feel the thud of Simone’s feet as she lands a perfect flip, hear the cheers echoing around the arena, and see her smile light up after every routine. From the first practice to Olympic gold, her journey is full of hard work and dazzling moments. It’s a story that will make your heart race with excitement and pride.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader biography introduces young children to the inspiring life and achievements of Simone Biles, one of America’s most celebrated Olympic gymnasts. Featuring vivid photographs and simple text aligned with educational standards, it’s suitable for ages 5-8 and encourages interest in sports and perseverance. The content is appropriate for early readers, with no sensitive themes.
Why we rated Simone Biles 7C
Simone Biles is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Simone Biles works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Simone Biles 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, Simone Biles explores gymnastics, sports, biography, olympics, and juvenile literature — 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 gymnastics, sports, biography.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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.
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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
- 9781098261412
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Abdo Kids Jumbo
- Published
- 2021
- Type
- Nonfiction