What reading level is Beginning soccer?

Beginning soccer by Julie Jensen is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Beginning soccer appropriate for?

Beginning soccer is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10C (Clear).

What genre is Beginning soccer?

Beginning soccer is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Beginning Sports (Lerner Publishing Group) series.

Does Beginning soccer have any content warnings?

Beginning soccer has a HootRating of 10C (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 Beginning soccer?

Beginning soccer by Julie Jensen is 64 pages (approximately 5,124 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Beginning soccer

Julie Jensen

Beginning soccer

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Julie Jensen

Beginning Sports (Lerner Publishing Group)

Reading Level 5 10C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th 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

Explore the exciting world of soccer, from its origins to the essential skills every young player needs. Perfect for kids ready to learn the basics and have fun on the field!

Themes

Sports Adventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Beginning soccer 10C

Beginning soccer is written at a Level 5 reading level across 64 pages (approximately 5,124 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Beginning soccer works for readers up to grade 7.0.

Read aloud, Beginning soccer takes about 34 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Beginning soccer as 10C ("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, Beginning soccer weaves together sports and adventure.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, adventure.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 11 more books in the Beginning Sports (Lerner Publishing Group) series.
✓ 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.