David's secret soccer goals
Caroline Anne Levine
David's secret soccer goals
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Caroline Anne Levine
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
David is the only kid who scores goals both on the soccer field and in solving a tricky secret! He’s determined to stop his bed-wetting so he can go to soccer camp and show everyone what he can do. But can David tackle this challenge before camp starts?
Quick Assessment
This early reader story follows David, a young boy who wants to attend soccer camp but faces the challenge of bedwetting. The book gently addresses this common childhood issue within a relatable family setting, promoting empathy and self-confidence. Suitable for ages 5-8, it provides a positive message without heavy emotional intensity.
Why we rated David's secret soccer goals 7LE
David's secret soccer goals is written at a Level 2 reading level across 40 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, David's secret soccer goals works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate David's secret soccer goals as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, David's secret soccer goals explores family, sports, and coming of age — 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 family, sports, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1843107724
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Published
- 2004
- Type
- Fiction