Swimming (After-School Fun)

JoAnn Early Macken

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Swimming (After-School Fun)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by JoAnn Early Macken

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

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

Splash! The chilly water tickles your skin as you kick and paddle, learning a brand-new swimming stroke. The bright pool buzzes with cheers and excitement during the big swim meet. Can you feel your heart racing with each race?

Themes

Sports & Recreation - Water SportsFriendshipFamilyComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This early reader introduces young children to the basics of swimming, following a child as they learn a new stroke and participate in a swim meet. Suitable for ages 5-8, it combines simple text with engaging themes of sportsmanship and perseverance. The book is gentle in content, focusing on water safety and skill development without any challenging or sensitive topics.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

24 pages
ISBN
9780836845167
Pages
24
Publisher
Weekly Reader Leveled Readers
Published
January 2005
Type
Fiction

Genres

Swimming

Subjects

SwimmingSports & RecreationWater SportsSports