The Story of the Wrestler They Call "Diamond" Dallas Page (Pro Wrestling Legends)
Jacqueline Mudge
The Story of the Wrestler They Call "Diamond" Dallas Page (Pro Wrestling Legends)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jacqueline Mudge
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The roar of the crowd fills the arena, the sharp smack of bodies hitting the mat echoes in your ears, and the scent of sweat and determination hangs thick in the air. This is the world of Diamond Dallas Page, a wrestler who rose from hard times to become a legend. Feel the thrill of every match and the heart behind every victory.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This biography introduces young readers to the life and career of professional wrestler Diamond Dallas Page. Suitable for ages 13 to 18, it explores his journey in sports and wrestling with accessible language appropriate for grade 3 reading level. The book provides insight into both the physical demands of wrestling and the personal determination behind his success, with no graphic content.
Why we rated The Story of the Wrestler They Call "Diamond" Dallas Page (Pro Wrestling Legends) 8LE
The Story of the Wrestler They Call "Diamond" Dallas Page (Pro Wrestling Legends) is written at a Level 3 reading level across 64 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Story of the Wrestler They Call "Diamond" Dallas Page (Pro Wrestling Legends) works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate The Story of the Wrestler They Call "Diamond" Dallas Page (Pro Wrestling Legends) as 8LE ("Light — Emotional") 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 Story of the Wrestler They Call "Diamond" Dallas Page (Pro Wrestling Legends) explores biography, sports, wrestling, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about biography, sports, wrestling.
- ✓ 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
8LE — Light — EmotionalLight 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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780791058299
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Pub
- Published
- September 2000
- Type
- Nonfiction