Mole Scores a Goal
Sue Hendra
Mole Scores a Goal
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sue Hendra
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
What if a little mole decided to play soccer all by himself? Imagine popping up flaps and pulling tabs to help Mole score the winning goal! But can Mole really become the best player on the field?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This interactive picture book features durable pop-ups, flaps, and pull-tabs that engage young readers as they follow Mole's soccer adventure. Designed for early readers aged 5 to 8, it encourages fine motor skills and introduces the fun of sportsmanship in an accessible way. The content is light and suitable for children in kindergarten and early elementary grades.
Why we rated Mole Scores a Goal 7C
Mole Scores a Goal is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Mole Scores a Goal works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Mole Scores a Goal 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, Mole Scores a Goal explores pop-up & lift-the-flap books, sports, friendship, 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 pop-up & lift-the-flap books, sports, friendship.
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.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9781845390518
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Meadowside Children's Books
- Published
- December 6, 2005
- Type
- Fiction