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Gruesome Goalkeeping (Angels FC)

Michael Coleman

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Gruesome Goalkeeping (Angels FC)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Michael Coleman

Illustrated by Nick Abadzis

Reading Level 3 8C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The ball flies toward the goal at lightning speed! Trev the Rev dives, but the goalkeeper misses again. Just when all hope seems lost, Trev hatches a surprising plan with some playful piglets—what will happen next?

Themes

SportsFriendshipProblem Solving

Quick Assessment

This early reader book follows Trev the Rev as he tries to help the struggling goalkeeper of Angels FC improve his skills in a fun and creative way. Suitable for children ages 5-8, it combines humor and sportsmanship in a lighthearted story. The book includes illustrations that enhance the engaging plot without any content concerns.

Why we rated Gruesome Goalkeeping (Angels FC) 8C

Gruesome Goalkeeping (Angels FC) is written at a Level 3 reading level across 64 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Gruesome Goalkeeping (Angels FC) works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate Gruesome Goalkeeping (Angels FC) as 8C ("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, Gruesome Goalkeeping (Angels FC) explores sports, friendship, and problem solving — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about sports, friendship, problem solving.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8C — 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

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

64 pages
ISBN
9781860395956
Pages
64
Publisher
Orchard Books
Published
April 16, 1998
Type
Fiction

Genres

Angels F.C. (Imaginary organization)

Subjects

Sporting Stories