What reading level is Barry Loser Is the Best at Football NOT!?

Barry Loser Is the Best at Football NOT! by Jim Smith is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Barry Loser Is the Best at Football NOT! appropriate for?

Barry Loser Is the Best at Football NOT! is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11C (Clear).

What genre is Barry Loser Is the Best at Football NOT!?

Barry Loser Is the Best at Football NOT! is fiction — JUVENILE FICTION.

Does Barry Loser Is the Best at Football NOT! have any content warnings?

Barry Loser Is the Best at Football NOT! has a HootRating of 11C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Barry Loser Is the Best at Football NOT!?

Barry Loser Is the Best at Football NOT! by Jim Smith is 240 pages.

Barry Loser Is the Best at Football NOT!

Jim Smith

Barry Loser Is the Best at Football NOT!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jim Smith

Reading Level 6 11C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

The thud of the soccer ball echoes across the field, grass crunching underfoot as Barry takes his shot. But instead of cheers, there’s laughter—because Barry might just be the worst player on the team. Still, even when things go wrong, the fun never stops!

Themes

Friendship Sports Humor Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Barry as he discovers that soccer might not be his strongest skill, leading to humorous misadventures and lessons in perseverance. Suitable for ages 9-12, it features lighthearted sports themes and focuses on friendship and self-acceptance, with no concerning content.