What reading level is Liverpool FC?

Liverpool FC by Jim Whiting is at a Level 7-8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Liverpool FC appropriate for?

Liverpool FC is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12C (Clear).

What genre is Liverpool FC?

Liverpool FC is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Soccer Champions series.

Does Liverpool FC have any content warnings?

Liverpool FC has a HootRating of 12C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Liverpool FC?

Liverpool FC by Jim Whiting is 48 pages (approximately 6,644 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Liverpool FC

Jim Whiting

Liverpool FC

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jim Whiting

Soccer Champions

Reading Level 7-8 12C Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot Page-Turner

The text is written at a 7th 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

Discover the story of Liverpool FC, from its beginnings in 1892 to becoming a legendary soccer team. Follow the players, memorable games, and important moments that shaped this famous club through history. Dive into the exciting world of football and learn how Liverpool became a champion on the European stage.

Themes

HistorySports Adventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Liverpool FC 12C

Liverpool FC is written at a Level 7-8 reading level across 48 pages (approximately 6,644 words). Strong independent readers around grade 8.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Liverpool FC works for readers up to grade 9.5.

Read aloud, Liverpool FC takes about 44 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Liverpool FC as 12C ("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, Liverpool FC explores history, sports, 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.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about history, sports, adventure.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 9 more books in the Soccer Champions series.
✓ 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.