What reading level is Taking Home the Gold?

Taking Home the Gold by Tracy Buck is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Taking Home the Gold appropriate for?

Taking Home the Gold is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Taking Home the Gold?

Taking Home the Gold is fiction — Caricatures and cartoons.

Does Taking Home the Gold have any content warnings?

Taking Home the Gold has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Taking Home the Gold?

Taking Home the Gold by Tracy Buck is 31 pages.

Taking Home the Gold

Tracy Buck

Taking Home the Gold

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The History of the Olympics

by Tracy Buck

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

Bratticus has a secret weapon: the fearsome Hydra! But why is he so desperate to keep Scooter McDougal from learning about the ancient Olympics? Because Scooter’s scooter depends on it—and that’s a race worth winning!

Themes

HistoricalMythologyGreekOlympic gamesAdventure

Quick Assessment

This early reader blends Greek mythology with historical fiction to engage children ages 5-8. The story centers on Scooter McDougal, who must learn about the Olympics to keep his scooter, while mythical creatures try to stop him. It introduces ancient cultural themes in an accessible way without intense conflict or scary scenes.