Speed receiver
Jane bingham
Speed receiver
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jane bingham
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
Here's a secret: Andrew has a hidden talent for speed that even he didn't know about. He's been training hard with his big brother, and now the big game is almost here—but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader story follows Andrew as he practices running faster with his older brother to help his football team win. Suitable for ages 5-8, it encourages themes of teamwork, perseverance, and sibling support without any concerning content.
Why we rated Speed receiver 8C
Speed receiver is written at a Level 3 reading level across 73 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Speed receiver works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Speed receiver as 8C ("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, Speed receiver explores sports, family, 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, family, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9781434216366
- Pages
- 73
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction