Football
Clive Gifford
Football
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Clive Gifford
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
What if you could step right onto the soccer field and learn all the secrets of the game? Imagine discovering how players pass, score, and work together to win. But what happens when the ball is rolling fast and the game is on the line?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces young children to the basics of soccer through simple text and engaging illustrations. Suitable for ages 5-8, it covers fundamental aspects of the sport in an accessible way, encouraging an interest in physical activity and teamwork. There is no content that requires caution, making it a safe and educational choice for young readers.
Why we rated Football 7C
Football is written at a Level 2 reading level across 30 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Football works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Football 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, Football explores sports, friendship, and teamwork — 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 sports, friendship, teamwork.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9780749664626
- Pages
- 30
- Publisher
- Gower Publishing Company, Limited
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Nonfiction