What reading level is Skating the X-games?

Skating the X-games by Allan B. Cobb is at a Level 6-7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Skating the X-games appropriate for?

Skating the X-games is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11C (Clear).

What genre is Skating the X-games?

Skating the X-games is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Super Skateboarding series.

Does Skating the X-games have any content warnings?

Skating the X-games has a HootRating of 11C (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 Skating the X-games?

Skating the X-games by Allan B. Cobb is 50 pages (approximately 6,498 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Skating the X-games

Allan B. Cobb

Skating the X-games

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Allan B. Cobb

Super Skateboarding

Reading Level 6-7 11C Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot Page-Turner

The text is written at a 6th 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

Dive into the thrilling world of the X Games and discover the coolest skateboarding tricks, the gear pros use, and the daring athletes who compete for the top spot. Perfect for young fans eager to learn about skateboarding stunts and the excitement of extreme sports competitions.

Themes

Sports Adventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Skating the X-games 11C

Skating the X-games is written at a Level 6-7 reading level across 50 pages (approximately 6,498 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.8 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Skating the X-games works for readers up to grade 8.8.

Read aloud, Skating the X-games takes about 43 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Skating the X-games as 11C ("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, Skating the X-games weaves together sports and adventure.

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, adventure.
✓ 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.