Terrell Davis
Econo-Clad Books
Terrell Davis
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Econo-Clad Books
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
Terrell races down the field, heart pounding as the crowd roars around him. The ball is slipping from his grasp and the defenders are closing in fast. Can he make the winning play before time runs out?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Terrell Davis is a middle-grade fiction book centered around a young athlete navigating challenges on and off the field. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of perseverance, teamwork, and self-confidence without any intense or troubling content. Parents can expect an engaging sports story with positive messages about friendship and personal growth.
Why we rated Terrell Davis 10C
Terrell Davis is written at a Level 5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Terrell Davis works for readers up to grade 7.0.
We rate Terrell Davis 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, Terrell Davis explores sports, friendship, coming of age, perseverance, and family — 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 sports, friendship, coming of age.
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
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
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780613331289
- Publisher
- Turtleback
- Published
- January 1900
- Type
- Fiction