Larry Dilworth and the Legends of Football
R. Carlton-Gwilliam
Larry Dilworth and the Legends of Football
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by R. Carlton-Gwilliam
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 you could travel back in time to watch the greatest football legends in action? Imagine standing right there as Dixie Dean chases his record-breaking goals and feeling the roar of the crowd at the 1966 World Cup Final. But can Larry uncover the truth behind history's most famous moments before time runs out?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction follows thirteen-year-old Larry Dilworth, a football enthusiast who magically travels back in time to witness historic football moments in England. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story blends sports history with fantasy elements to engage young readers while exploring themes of passion and perseverance. There is no intense content, making it a safe and enjoyable read for football fans.
Why we rated Larry Dilworth and the Legends of Football 9C
Larry Dilworth and the Legends of Football is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 181 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Larry Dilworth and the Legends of Football works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Larry Dilworth and the Legends of 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, Larry Dilworth and the Legends of Football explores sports, adventure, fantasy world-building, and friendship — 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, adventure, fantasy world-building.
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 — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781846241338
- Pages
- 181
- Publisher
- Book Guild Publishing, Limited
- Published
- 2007
- Type
- Fiction