Skateboarding
Ben Powell
Skateboarding
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ben Powell
The text is written at a 3rd 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
What if you could learn the coolest skateboard tricks step by step? Imagine gliding through the air with moves like the Kickflip Melancholy and the Power Slide, all broken down so you can master them. But can you keep control and stay safe while pushing your skateboarding skills to the edge?
Quick Assessment
This early-reader book introduces children ages 5-8 to skateboarding through clear, step-by-step instructions using the innovative Flowmotion system. It emphasizes safety and control while teaching popular tricks like the Ollie and Power Slide, making it a practical and engaging handbook for young beginners. The content is appropriate for early readers and encourages outdoor activity and physical coordination.
Why we rated Skateboarding 8LP
Skateboarding is written at a Level 3 reading level across 95 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Skateboarding works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Skateboarding as 8LP ("Light — Physical") 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, handbooks, and adventure — 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, handbooks, adventure.
- ✓ 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
8LP — Light — PhysicalNo 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
- 9781859061190
- Pages
- 95
- Publisher
- Connections
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Nonfiction