First Source to Soccer
Danielle S. Hammelef
First Source to Soccer
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Rules, Equipment, and Key Playing Tips
by Danielle S. Hammelef
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The ball zooms across the field as players race to catch it! Feet dart and hearts pound in the exciting world of soccer. But who will score the winning goal?
Quick Assessment
First Source to Soccer introduces early readers to the fundamentals of soccer, including equipment, training tips, and player positions. With vibrant photographs and simple text, it engages children ages 5-8 who are beginning to explore sports. The book is suitable for young readers and contains no mature content.
Why we rated First Source to Soccer 7C
First Source to Soccer is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, First Source to Soccer works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate First Source to Soccer as 7C ("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, First Source to Soccer weaves together sports and adventure.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781515769460
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction