What reading level is Offside?

Offside by M. G. Higgins is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Offside appropriate for?

Offside is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Offside?

Offside is fiction — East Indian Americans.

Does Offside have any content warnings?

Offside has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). 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 Offside?

Offside by M. G. Higgins is 112 pages.

Offside

M. G. Higgins

Offside

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by M. G. Higgins

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The soccer ball flies toward Faith, but her mind is elsewhere—caught between school projects and looking after her siblings. Suddenly, Coach Berg calls her name, giving her extra attention that makes her heart race. But when Caitlyn starts whispering about favoritism, will Faith's secret crush and place on the team be safe?

Themes

Sports Friendship Coming of Age Family

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Faith Patel, a busy girl balancing family responsibilities and soccer practice while navigating complicated feelings for her coach. The story sensitively explores themes of belonging, friendship challenges, and first crushes, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the portrayal of a minor's crush on an adult coach, handled with subtlety and without explicit content.