Simone Biles
Caitie McAneney
Simone Biles
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Greatest Gymnast of All Time
by Caitie McAneney
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 rush of the crowd as Simone flips and twists high above the floor, her feet barely touching down before the next breathtaking move. The soft thud of landing mats and the sparkle of medals tell a story of hard work and dreams coming true. It’s a journey of strength and courage that shows how one girl can change the game forever.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader biography introduces young children to Simone Biles, the most decorated American gymnast, highlighting her achievements and the challenges she overcame. Featuring photographs and a timeline, it offers an engaging and age-appropriate look at her inspiring career. Suitable for ages 5-8, the book encourages perseverance and celebrates female athleticism without intense or sensitive content.
Why we rated Simone Biles 7LE
Simone Biles is written at a Level 2 reading level across 35 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 7LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, biography, women, coming of age, and sports — 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, biography, women.
- ✓ 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
7LE — Light — EmotionalNo 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781508160731
- Pages
- 35
- Publisher
- The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Nonfiction