Stunt Performer
Sue L. Hamilton
Stunt Performer
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sue L. Hamilton
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 be a real-life action hero? Imagine jumping from tall buildings, driving fast cars, and even surviving fire—all while keeping safe! What secrets do stunt performers use to make movies so exciting?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader explores the thrilling world of stunt performers, explaining the history, various types of stunts, and the important safety gear used in the profession. It also covers the education and training required to pursue this career, making it an engaging introduction for children ages 5-8. The book is appropriate for young readers interested in acting and behind-the-scenes movie work, with no content concerns.
Why we rated Stunt Performer 7C
Stunt Performer is written at a Level 2 reading level across 35 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Stunt Performer works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Stunt Performer 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, Stunt Performer explores actors, stunt performers, and career exploration — 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 actors, stunt performers, career exploration.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
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
1/10A 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
- 9781629697635
- Pages
- 35
- Publisher
- ABDO
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction