What reading level is Goats of Soccer?

Goats of Soccer by Anthony K. Hewson is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Goats of Soccer appropriate for?

Goats of Soccer is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11C (Clear).

What genre is Goats of Soccer?

Goats of Soccer is nonfiction. Part of the Sports GOATs: The Greatest of All Time; SportsZone (ABDO) series.

Does Goats of Soccer have any content warnings?

Goats of Soccer has a HootRating of 11C (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 Goats of Soccer?

Goats of Soccer by Anthony K. Hewson is 48 pages (approximately 6,345 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Goats of Soccer

Anthony K. Hewson

Goats of Soccer

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Anthony K. Hewson

Sports GOATs: The Greatest of All Time; SportsZone (ABDO)

Reading Level 6 11C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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

Discover the thrilling world of soccer through the stories of the sport's greatest stars, both men and women, who have amazed fans worldwide with their talent and passion. Packed with exciting tales, vibrant photos, and helpful facts, this book celebrates the heroes who have shaped the beautiful game. Whether you're a budding player or a devoted fan, explore the legends and learn what makes soccer the most popular sport on Earth.

Themes

SportsBiographyInspirationMulticultural

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Goats of Soccer 11C

Goats of Soccer is written at a Level 6 reading level across 48 pages (approximately 6,345 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Goats of Soccer works for readers up to grade 8.0.

Read aloud, Goats of Soccer takes about 42 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Goats of Soccer 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, Goats of Soccer explores sports, biography, inspiration, and multicultural — 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.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, biography, inspiration.
✓ 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.