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MATCH DAY MAYHEM

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Dude Perfect with Allan Woodrow

Is MATCH DAY MAYHEM appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

The crew are set to perform at a London soccer match. (Ages 8 to 12)

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? Best suited to readers around 8 and up because of its middle-grade chapter-book format, sports competition, mild peril, and themes of teamwork and problem-solving. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Age guidanceAges 8+
Strongest cautionsProducts & advertising 3/5 · Violence 2/5 · Frightening scenes 1/5
Strongest positivesCreativity & curiosity 3/5 · Good role models 3/5
Recommendation3/5

Creativity & curiosity; strongest caution: products & advertising.

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What parents should know

Best suited to readers around 8 and up because of its middle-grade chapter-book format, sports competition, mild peril, and themes of teamwork and problem-solving. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ. Creativity & curiosity; strongest caution: products & advertising.

Readiness snapshotAge guidance: 8+Main watch-out: Products & advertising 3/5
Recommendation 3/5

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Recommended age8+

Strongest cautions

  • Products & advertising3/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Frightening scenes1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising3/5
Why this rating?

Highly associated with the Dude Perfect brand, products, and merchandising.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

The tone is upbeat and not meant to be scary.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional slapstick humor and physical comedy related to the stunts.

Checked and not flagged

No concern recorded in these categories

These categories were explicitly scored 0/5 in the published review. This is not a guarantee that every edition or reader experience is identical.

Strong language · 0/5

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters face stunt-related fears with confidence.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages creative problem-solving and trick shots.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The story appears centered on the Dude Perfect team, with little evidence of broader representation or diverse perspectives.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Focuses primarily on entertainment rather than formal education.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Characters are generally supportive and friendly.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Promotes teamwork, perseverance, and good sportsmanship.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters emphasize cooperation and positive attitudes.

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