Kickin' It
Meg Greve
Kickin' It
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Meg Greve
The text is written at a 2nd 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
Luis is the best soccer player you’ll ever meet — but he has to learn that scoring goals isn’t everything. When the big game arrives, it’s not just about skill; it’s about being a real teammate. Can Luis rise to the challenge and prove what it means to play together?
Quick Assessment
This early reader story follows Luis as he joins a soccer team and learns valuable lessons about teamwork and sportsmanship. Suitable for children ages 5-8, it includes supplemental activities like writing prompts and discussion questions to encourage engagement. The book promotes positive social skills in a fun, accessible way without any concerning content.
Why we rated Kickin' It 7C
Kickin' It is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Kickin' It works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Kickin' It as 7C ("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, Kickin' It explores sports, friendship, coming of age, and family — 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, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781634303705
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Rourke Educational Media
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction