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Stunt Performers (Extreme Jobs)

Tony Hyland

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Stunt Performers (Extreme Jobs)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tony Hyland

Reading Level 2 7MP Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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

Juvenile Vocational GuidanceAdventureNonfictionChildren's Books/Ages 5-8

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 — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
9781583407394
Pages
32
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Published
January 2007
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

CareersPerforming ArtsCircusStunt PerformersVocational GuidanceActors