What reading level is Just for Kicks (Sports Stories)?

Just for Kicks (Sports Stories) by Robert Rayner is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Just for Kicks (Sports Stories) appropriate for?

Just for Kicks (Sports Stories) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Just for Kicks (Sports Stories)?

Just for Kicks (Sports Stories) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Just for Kicks (Sports Stories) have any content warnings?

Just for Kicks (Sports Stories) has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Just for Kicks (Sports Stories)

Robert Rayner

Just for Kicks (Sports Stories)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Rayner

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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

What if the soccer games you loved suddenly felt more like serious competitions than fun playtime? Imagine trying to bring back the joy and laughter before everything changed. Can the gang from Brunswick Valley save their neighborhood games and remind everyone what playing just for kicks really means?

Themes

Sports & Recreation - SoccerFriendshipCommunitySocial Issues - General

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores themes of friendship, community, and the challenges of balancing fun and competition in youth sports. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, it highlights social dynamics around parental involvement in children's activities without intense conflict. Parents can expect a heartwarming story about teamwork and reclaiming the joy of play.