Great moments in football.

Howard Liss

Great moments in football.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Howard Liss

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Have you ever wondered what made football the thrilling game it is today? Imagine stepping back in time to witness the very first game between Princeton and Rutgers, and then fast forward through epic battles on college and professional fields. What secrets do these great moments hold that changed the game forever?

Themes

SportsHistoryFootballAdventure

Quick Assessment

This book explores eighteen significant football games, tracing the sport's evolution from its amateur beginnings in 1869 to modern college and professional matches. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it offers historical insights without graphic content, making it a great introduction to the sport's rich history. Parents can expect engaging storytelling that highlights key moments in American football.

Why we rated Great moments in football. 9C

Great moments in football. is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 142 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Great moments in football. works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Great moments in football. 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, Great moments in football. explores sports, history, football, and adventure — 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, history, football.
✓ 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.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Clear

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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