What reading level is Mls?

Mls by B. Keith Davidson is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Mls appropriate for?

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

Mls is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Major League Sports (Crabtree); Crabtree Branches series.

Does Mls have any content warnings?

Mls has a HootRating of 9C (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 Mls?

Mls by B. Keith Davidson is 32 pages (approximately 852 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Mls

B. Keith Davidson

Mls

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by B. Keith Davidson

Major League Sports (Crabtree); Crabtree Branches

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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

Dive into the exciting world of Major League Soccer and uncover amazing stories about top players, legendary teams, and key roles on the field. Perfect for young fans eager to learn fun facts and the thrill of the game.

Themes

Sports

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Mls 9C

Mls is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 32 pages (approximately 852 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.9 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Mls works for readers up to grade 6.9.

Read aloud, Mls takes about 6 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Mls 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, Mls centers on sports.

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 sports.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there is one more book in the Major League Sports (Crabtree); Crabtree Branches 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.