Supercross racing
Jack David
Supercross racing
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jack David
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
Supercross racing is the fastest, most thrilling sport on two wheels! Feel the roar of engines and the rush of dirt flying as riders leap over massive jumps. Discover why these racers never give up, no matter how tough the track gets.
Quick Assessment
This book provides an engaging introduction to supercross racing for early readers aged 5-8, combining simple text with vibrant photographs. It helps young children understand the basics of the sport while encouraging an interest in reading through dynamic visuals. There is no intense content, making it appropriate for its target audience.
Why we rated Supercross racing 7C
Supercross racing is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Supercross racing works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Supercross racing 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, Supercross racing explores sports, adventure, and juvenile literature — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, adventure, juvenile literature.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
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
3/10A 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
- 9781600142000
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Torque Books
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Fiction