Men in Blazers Present Gods of Soccer
Roger Bennett
Men in Blazers Present Gods of Soccer
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Pantheon of the 100 Greatest Soccer Players (According to Us)
by Roger Bennett
The text is written at a 6th 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 peek behind the scenes and discover the untold stories of soccer's greatest heroes? Imagine players who overcame incredible odds, from fierce skill to inspiring courage, all brought to life with humor and amazing photos. But can you guess who truly deserves the title of the greatest soccer god?
Quick Assessment
This book offers an engaging and humorous look at the lives and careers of some of soccer's most iconic players, blending biography with sports history. Suitable for children ages 9-12, it highlights themes of perseverance, creativity, and diversity, featuring both well-known and lesser-known athletes. The content is appropriate for middle-grade readers, with no intense themes, making it a great introduction to soccer and inspiring life stories.
Why we rated Men in Blazers Present Gods of Soccer 11C
Men in Blazers Present Gods of Soccer is written at a Level 6 reading level across 224 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Men in Blazers Present Gods of Soccer works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Men in Blazers Present Gods of Soccer as 11C ("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, Men in Blazers Present Gods of Soccer explores biography & autobiography, sports, and humor — 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 biography & autobiography, sports, humor.
- ✓ 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.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — 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
- 9781797208015
- Pages
- 224
- Publisher
- Chronicle Prism
- Published
- 2022
- Type
- Nonfiction