The Asthmatic child in play and sport
Svein Oseid, A. M. Edwards
The Asthmatic child in play and sport
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Svein Oseid, A. M. Edwards
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The sharp hiss of breath fills the air as you race across the playground, heart pounding and lungs tightening. Imagine the thrill of sports mixed with the challenge of asthma—every step a test, every game a victory in itself. How far can you push when your body feels like it’s fighting back?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book explores the experiences of a child managing asthma while engaging in play and sports. It sensitively addresses the physiological challenges and rehabilitation aspects of asthma, promoting awareness and resilience in young readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the focus on asthma management in active settings, making it an informative and encouraging read for children with similar conditions.
Why we rated The Asthmatic child in play and sport 12LP
The Asthmatic child in play and sport is written at a Level 7 reading level across 397 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Asthmatic child in play and sport works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate The Asthmatic child in play and sport as 12LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, The Asthmatic child in play and sport explores health & wellness, sports, chronic illness, resilience, and coming of age — 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 health & wellness, sports, chronic illness.
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
12LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" 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
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0272796921
- Pages
- 397
- Publisher
- Pitman
- Published
- 1983
- Type
- Fiction