What reading level is Skateboard Breakdown?

Skateboard Breakdown by Eric Fein is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Skateboard Breakdown appropriate for?

Skateboard Breakdown is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Skateboard Breakdown?

Skateboard Breakdown is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Skateboard Breakdown have any content warnings?

Skateboard Breakdown has a HootRating of 8ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Skateboard Breakdown?

Skateboard Breakdown by Eric Fein is 57 pages.

Skateboard Breakdown

Eric Fein

Skateboard Breakdown

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Eric Fein

Reading Level 3 8ME Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Ty Taggart is the most fearless skater you’ll ever meet — but he’s been skating with a secret storm inside. When his skateboard breaks right before the big tournament, he has to find the courage to fix more than just his board. What happens next could change everything about how he skates and who he really is.

Themes

Family Friendship Sports Coming of AgeGrief

Quick Assessment

This Grade 3 level fiction book explores themes of grief, resilience, and personal growth through the lens of a young skateboarder coping with the loss of his brother. Suitable for ages 5-8, it gently addresses emotional challenges while celebrating determination and friendship. Parents should note the portrayal of loss and mild physical peril related to skateboarding accidents.