The mighty Tim Horton
Mike Leonetti
The mighty Tim Horton
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mike Leonetti
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 puck slides fast across the ice as Trevor charges down the rink, his stick ready. He’s known for playing tough, but those penalties are piling up, and the coach isn’t happy. Just when it feels like things can’t get worse, a surprising face appears—Tim Horton himself steps onto the scene, ready to share a secret that could change everything.
Quick Assessment
This early reader hockey story follows Trevor, a young defenseman struggling with his aggressive style and frequent penalties. Inspired by the legendary Tim Horton, Trevor learns to control his temper and improve his game, leading his team toward victory. Suitable for ages 5-8, the book encourages sportsmanship and perseverance with no intense content.
Why we rated The mighty Tim Horton 7C
The mighty Tim Horton is written at a Level 2 reading level across 30 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The mighty Tim Horton works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The mighty Tim Horton 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 mighty Tim Horton explores sports, friendship, coming of age, and family — 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, friendship, coming of age.
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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781443100458
- Pages
- 30
- Publisher
- Scholastic Canada
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction