Cobi Jones Soccdr Games with Ball with Other
Cobi Jones
Cobi Jones Soccdr Games with Ball with Other
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Cobi Jones
Illustrated by Paul Meisel
The text is written at a 4th 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
Have you ever wondered how soccer stars like Cobi Jones got so good? Imagine practicing thirty different games and drills that help you kick, dribble, and score just like the pros. What secret moves will you master first?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book introduces children aged 9 to 12 to the fundamental skills of soccer through a variety of games, drills, and exercises, supplemented with professional tips from soccer star Cobi Jones. It is designed to engage young players in skill development and active play, suitable for middle-grade readers interested in sports. The inclusion of a size 4 regulation soccer ball encourages hands-on practice and physical activity.
Why we rated Cobi Jones Soccdr Games with Ball with Other 9C
Cobi Jones Soccdr Games with Ball with Other is written at a Level 4-5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Cobi Jones Soccdr Games with Ball with Other works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Cobi Jones Soccdr Games with Ball with Other as 9C ("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, Cobi Jones Soccdr Games with Ball with Other explores sports & recreation, skill development, physical activity, and juvenile nonfiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 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, skill development, physical activity.
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.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- ISBN
- 9780613906982
- Publisher
- Turtleback
- Published
- October 1998
- Type
- Fiction