Skateboarding
Blaine Wiseman
Skateboarding
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
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by Blaine Wiseman
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
Have you ever wondered what it takes to master cool flips and tricks on a skateboard? Imagine zooming down the ramps, feeling the wind as you try to land a perfect jump. But can you rise to the challenge and become a skateboarding legend?
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces children ages 5-8 to the exciting world of skateboarding through simple text and colorful illustrations. It covers the basics of the sport, including its history, rules, and popular tricks, making it an engaging choice for young sports enthusiasts. The content is age-appropriate with no intense themes, perfect for beginner readers interested in action sports.
Why we rated Skateboarding 7C
Skateboarding is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Skateboarding works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Skateboarding 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, Skateboarding explores sports, adventure, and friendship — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, adventure, friendship.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9781590369128
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Av2 by Weigl
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Nonfiction