Wild Receiver
Josh Alves
Wild Receiver
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Josh Alves
The text is written at a 3rd 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
Have you ever seen a turkey score a touchdown? Bobby Longbeak is the star wide receiver for the Wild Turkeys, catching footballs like a pro and lighting up the field with his wild celebrations. But when the yellow flags start flying, can Bobby find a way to shine without breaking the rules?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Wild Receiver is a lighthearted story about Bobby Longbeak, a talented turkey who loves playing football and celebrating his successes. Aimed at early readers aged 5 to 8, it explores themes of sportsmanship and self-control in a fun, accessible way. Parents should know it includes playful depictions of sports and teamwork without any intense content.
Why we rated Wild Receiver 8C
Wild Receiver is written at a Level 3 reading level across 56 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Wild Receiver works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Wild Receiver as 8C ("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, Wild Receiver explores animals, football, children's fiction, friendship, and sports — 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 animals, football, children's fiction.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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
- 9781496543110
- Pages
- 56
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction