Tom Daley
Guy Adams
Tom Daley
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Guy Adams
The text is written at a 6th 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
Tom Daley isn't just any athlete—he's a diving superstar who has flipped and twisted his way to Olympic glory. Discover how his dedication and courage made him one of the greatest sports legends of our time. His story shows that with passion and hard work, anything is possible.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This biography introduces middle-grade readers to Tom Daley, a celebrated Olympic diver, highlighting his athletic achievements and personal journey. The book features black-and-white illustrations, timelines, and engaging facts, making it accessible and informative for ages 9-12. It offers an inspiring look at sportsmanship and perseverance without intense content, suitable for young readers interested in sports and biographies.
Why we rated Tom Daley 11C
Tom Daley is written at a Level 6 reading level across 240 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tom Daley works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Tom Daley as 11C ("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, Tom Daley explores biography & autobiography, sports, juvenile nonfiction, and sports & recreation — 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 biography & autobiography, sports, juvenile nonfiction.
- ✓ 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
11C — 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
- 9780702316531
- Pages
- 240
- Publisher
- A Life Story
- Published
- 2022
- Type
- Nonfiction