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Synchronized Skating
Mary E. Schulte
Synchronized Skating
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mary E. Schulte
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Discover the exciting world of synchronized skating where teamwork and skill come together on ice. Follow the journey to mastering the sport, from learning the rules to performing breathtaking routines with friends. Experience the thrill of gliding in perfect harmony and becoming a champion on the rink.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated Synchronized Skating 10C
Synchronized Skating is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 33 pages (approximately 2,488 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.6 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Synchronized Skating works for readers up to grade 7.6.
Read aloud, Synchronized Skating takes about 17 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.
We rate Synchronized Skating as 10C ("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, Synchronized Skating explores sports, friendship, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, friendship, coming of age.
- ✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 2 more books in the Snap Books; Figure Skating series.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
8/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
More in the Snap Books; Figure Skating Series
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781515781868
- Pages
- 33
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 2,488
- Read-Aloud
- ~17 min
- Text Density
- Light Text