What reading level is Penalty kick?

Penalty kick by Mike Lupica is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Penalty kick appropriate for?

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

What genre is Penalty kick?

Penalty kick is fiction — Failure (Psychology).

Does Penalty kick have any content warnings?

Penalty kick 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 Penalty kick?

Penalty kick by Mike Lupica is 176 pages.

Penalty kick

Mike Lupica

Penalty kick

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Comeback Kids Novel

by Mike Lupica

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The sharp whistle blows, and the smell of fresh-cut grass fills the air as Jake laces up his cleats. Suddenly, he's not on his winning team anymore but a new, struggling squad in a town that feels unfamiliar. Can he find his place and help his team score their first victory?

Themes

Sports Friendship Family Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows twelve-year-old Jake as he navigates the challenges of moving to a new town and joining a losing soccer team. It explores themes of resilience, teamwork, and adapting to change, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. The story includes sports-related competition and emotional moments around adjustment but contains no intense content.