The Washington Redskins
Julian May
The Washington Redskins
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Julian May
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
What if a football team could go from losing every game to becoming one of the strongest in the country? Imagine the excitement as the Washington Redskins work together, practice hard, and surprise everyone. But can they keep winning against tough opponents?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces young children to the history of the Washington Redskins football team, focusing on their journey from a challenging losing streak to becoming a top team. Suitable for ages 5-8, it offers simple language and engaging storytelling without intense content. Parents should note it is a sports-themed fictionalized history with positive messages about teamwork and perseverance.
Why we rated The Washington Redskins 7C
The Washington Redskins is written at a Level 2 reading level across 47 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Washington Redskins works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Washington Redskins 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 Washington Redskins explores sports, teamwork, and perseverance — 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, teamwork, perseverance.
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
- 0871915979
- Pages
- 47
- Publisher
- Creative Education
- Published
- 1980
- Type
- Fiction