Vert Skateboarding
Chris Bowman
Vert Skateboarding
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Chris Bowman
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
Vert skateboarding is not just any sport—it's a thrilling dance with gravity on a giant ramp! Watch as riders soar high into the air, flipping and spinning with fearless style. Discover why mastering these daring tricks takes courage and skill, and why it’s more than just skating—it’s an adventure that pushes limits.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book introduces young readers to the exciting world of vert skateboarding through vibrant images and simple text, making it accessible for early readers aged 5 to 8, though suitable up to grade 7. It covers the basics of the sport, highlighting the skills and bravery involved, with no content concerns. An excellent choice for children interested in sports and extreme activities.
Why we rated Vert Skateboarding 7C
Vert Skateboarding is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Vert Skateboarding works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Vert Skateboarding 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, Vert Skateboarding explores sports & recreation, extreme sports, juvenile nonfiction, and adventure — 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 & recreation, extreme sports, juvenile nonfiction.
- ✓ 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
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
- 9781626173545
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Epic Books
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Nonfiction