The Alabama Crimson Tide
Parker Holmes
The Alabama Crimson Tide
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Parker Holmes
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
The Alabama Crimson Tide isn’t just any football team — it’s a powerhouse with stories of incredible players and unforgettable games. Discover how teamwork and hard work make champions, and why this team means so much to so many fans!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces young children to the University of Alabama football team, highlighting key players, coaches, and historic championship games in a simple and engaging way. Suitable for ages 5-8, it offers an accessible look at sports history without complex language or mature content.
Why we rated The Alabama Crimson Tide 7C
The Alabama Crimson Tide 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, The Alabama Crimson Tide works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Alabama Crimson Tide as 7C ("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, The Alabama Crimson Tide explores sports, history, university of alabama, and teamwork — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, history, university of alabama.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781448891924
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Powerkids Press
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Nonfiction