Stunt Performers (Extreme Jobs)
Tony Hyland
Stunt Performers (Extreme Jobs)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Tony Hyland
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered what it takes to leap from tall buildings or swing through the air without a net? Imagine training every day to become fearless and strong, ready for the most daring stunts. But what happens when things don't go as planned?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces children ages 5-8 to the exciting world of stunt and circus performers, highlighting their training, duties, and the dangers they face. The book offers a glimpse into an unusual career path with age-appropriate language and concepts, suitable for early elementary readers. It encourages curiosity about different jobs while gently addressing risk and safety.
Why we rated Stunt Performers (Extreme Jobs) 7MP
Stunt Performers (Extreme Jobs) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Stunt Performers (Extreme Jobs) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Stunt Performers (Extreme Jobs) as 7MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Stunt Performers (Extreme Jobs) explores juvenile vocational guidance, adventure, nonfiction, and children's books/ages 5-8 — 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 juvenile vocational guidance, adventure, nonfiction.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7MP — Moderate — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
- 9781583407394
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Smart Apple Media
- Published
- January 2007
- Type
- Fiction