The fitness book
Kelly Thompson, Becky Alexander, Fiona Bugler
The fitness book
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Kelly Thompson, Becky Alexander, Fiona Bugler
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Feel the stretch in your muscles and hear the rhythm of your heartbeat as you jump, run, and bend your way to fun fitness! Imagine discovering the perfect workout that fits your busy days and makes you feel strong and happy. Every move brings you closer to your goals, and the best part? You get to choose how you play and grow healthier!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This engaging fitness guide for children ages 9-12 offers a wide variety of exercises including stretching, strength training, yoga, and Pilates, along with helpful questionnaires to tailor workouts to individual needs. It encourages healthy habits through motivational tips and advice on nutrition, making it a supportive tool for young readers to develop lifelong fitness routines. The content is age-appropriate, focusing on achievable workouts without pressure or unrealistic expectations.
Why we rated The fitness book 12C
The fitness book is written at a Level 7 reading level across 336 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The fitness book works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate The fitness book as 12C ("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 fitness book explores exercise, physical fitness, health and fitness, and health promotion — 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 exercise, physical fitness, health and fitness.
- ✓ 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
12C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9781405391207
- Pages
- 336
- Publisher
- DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Nonfiction