Tae kwon do
Pamela Randall
Tae kwon do
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Pamela Randall
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
Kicks fly and feet spin as you step onto the shiny mats. Sweat drips, and the crowd holds its breath—will the next move be a perfect kick or a slip? Suddenly, everything changes in a blink!
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces young children to the basics of Tae Kwon Do, including its history, fundamental moves, and key terminology. Suitable for ages 5-8, the book combines engaging fiction with educational content to encourage physical activity and cultural appreciation. The language and concepts are accessible for early readers without any intense content.
Why we rated Tae kwon do 7LP
Tae kwon do 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, Tae kwon do works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Tae kwon do as 7LP ("Light — Physical") 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, Tae kwon do explores sports, adventure, and coming of age — 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, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LP — Light — PhysicalNo 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
- 0823952339
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
- Published
- 1998
- Type
- Fiction