GARY LINEKER'S FAVOURITE FOOTBALL STORIES.
Gary. Lineker
GARY LINEKER'S FAVOURITE FOOTBALL STORIES.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gary. Lineker
The text is written at a 6th 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
The roar of the crowd fills the stadium as the ball zips across the grass, kicking up a fresh burst of earthy scent. Each story captures thrilling moments on the field, from unexpected goals to unforgettable team spirit. Feel the excitement and passion of football come alive with every page turned.
Quick Assessment
This collection features a variety of short football-themed stories aimed at middle-grade readers aged 9 to 12. Written by Gary Lineker, it offers engaging narratives that celebrate teamwork, perseverance, and the love of the game. The stories are suitable for children new to chapter books and football fans alike, with no intense content to worry about.
Why we rated GARY LINEKER'S FAVOURITE FOOTBALL STORIES. 11C
GARY LINEKER'S FAVOURITE FOOTBALL STORIES. is written at a Level 6 reading level across 212 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, GARY LINEKER'S FAVOURITE FOOTBALL STORIES. works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate GARY LINEKER'S FAVOURITE FOOTBALL STORIES. as 11C ("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, GARY LINEKER'S FAVOURITE FOOTBALL STORIES. explores sports, friendship, adventure, and family — 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, friendship, adventure.
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
11C — 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
- 9780333678978
- Pages
- 212
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Published
- 1997
- Type
- Fiction