Tammy Abraham
Matt Whyman
Tammy Abraham
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Matt Whyman
The text is written at a 4th 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
Feel the roar of the crowd and the thud of the ball as Tammy Abraham races down the pitch. From the bustling streets of London to the bright lights of Chelsea FC, every step tells a story of dreams, hard work, and determination. Can you hear the cheers? Tammy’s journey is just beginning, and it’s full of heart.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This biography introduces middle-grade readers to the inspiring journey of footballer Tammy Abraham, tracing his early life in London through his rise in Chelsea's football academy to his role on the England team. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book combines engaging narrative with sports facts and stats, making it appealing to young sports enthusiasts. There is no content of concern, making it appropriate for this age group.
Why we rated Tammy Abraham 9C
Tammy Abraham is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 160 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tammy Abraham works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Tammy Abraham as 9C ("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, Tammy Abraham explores biography & autobiography, sports, games & activities, and people & places — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about biography & autobiography, sports, games & activities.
- ✓ 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.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9781407198569
- Pages
- 160
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Published
- 2021
- Type
- Nonfiction