What reading level is Football (History of Sports)?

Football (History of Sports) by John F. Grabowski is at a Level 8-9 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Football (History of Sports) appropriate for?

Football (History of Sports) is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 12C (Clear).

What genre is Football (History of Sports)?

Football (History of Sports) is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the History of Sports (Lucent) series.

Does Football (History of Sports) have any content warnings?

Football (History of Sports) has a HootRating of 12C (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 Football (History of Sports)?

Football (History of Sports) by John F. Grabowski is 96 pages (approximately 22,720 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Football (History of Sports)

John F. Grabowski

Football (History of Sports)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by John F. Grabowski

History of Sports (Lucent)

Reading Level 8-9 12C Ages 13+ Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Explore the fascinating journey of football from its early beginnings to becoming a beloved sport. Discover the influential players and pivotal moments that shaped the game both on the field and behind the scenes. This engaging account brings the history of football to life for young sports enthusiasts.

Themes

American footballHistorySports & RecreationComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8-9 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 13+.

Why we rated Football (History of Sports) 12C

Football (History of Sports) is written at a Level 8-9 reading level across 96 pages (approximately 22,720 words). Strong independent readers around grade 9.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Football (History of Sports) works for readers up to grade 10.5.

Read aloud, Football (History of Sports) runs about 2.5 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Football (History of Sports) as 12C ("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 (History of Sports) explores american football, history, sports & recreation, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about american football, history, sports & recreation.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 4 more books in the History of Sports (Lucent) 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.