What reading level is Skateboarding in the X Games?

Skateboarding in the X Games by Christopher Blomquist is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Skateboarding in the X Games appropriate for?

Skateboarding in the X Games is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9C (Clear).

What genre is Skateboarding in the X Games?

Skateboarding in the X Games is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Kid's Guide to the X Games; PowerKids Press series.

Does Skateboarding in the X Games have any content warnings?

Skateboarding in the X Games has a HootRating of 9C (Clear). 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 Skateboarding in the X Games?

Skateboarding in the X Games by Christopher Blomquist is 24 pages (approximately 1,483 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Skateboarding in the X Games

Christopher Blomquist

Skateboarding in the X Games

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Christopher Blomquist

Kid's Guide to the X Games; PowerKids Press

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the thrilling world of skateboarding as it races through history, highlights amazing athletes, and dives into the excitement of the X Games. From jaw-dropping tricks to fierce competitions, this book captures the energy and passion behind extreme sports. Perfect for young readers eager to explore a fast-paced, adrenaline-filled sport.

Themes

Sports & RecreationExtreme SportsAdventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Skateboarding in the X Games 9C

Skateboarding in the X Games is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 24 pages (approximately 1,483 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.9 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Skateboarding in the X Games works for readers up to grade 6.9.

Read aloud, Skateboarding in the X Games takes about 10 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Skateboarding in the X Games as 9C ("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 in the X Games explores sports & recreation, extreme sports, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports & recreation, extreme sports, adventure.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 5 more books in the Kid's Guide to the X Games; PowerKids Press series.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.