Freestyle soccer tricks
Sean D'Arcy
Freestyle soccer tricks
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Tricks, Flick-ups, Catches
by Sean D'Arcy
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
Here's a secret: the coolest soccer tricks aren't just for pros—they're for anyone who loves to play. Imagine mastering jaw-dropping juggling moves that make every game more fun and every kick feel magical. But that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This book introduces middle-grade readers to the basics of freestyle soccer through accessible tips, exercises, and drills designed to enhance coordination and ball control. Written by a professional freestyler, it encourages physical activity and skill development appropriate for ages 9-12. There is no content of concern; it focuses on sport skills and positive engagement.
Why we rated Freestyle soccer tricks 9C
Freestyle soccer tricks is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 120 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Freestyle soccer tricks works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Freestyle soccer tricks 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, Freestyle soccer tricks explores sports, adventure, and friendship — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, adventure, friendship.
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.
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
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
- 9781554074044
- Pages
- 120
- Publisher
- Firefly Books
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Fiction