What reading level is Play Like a Girl?

Play Like a Girl by Jo Stanley is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Play Like a Girl appropriate for?

Play Like a Girl is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Play Like a Girl?

Play Like a Girl is fiction — Australian football teams.

Does Play Like a Girl have any content warnings?

Play Like a Girl has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Play Like a Girl?

Play Like a Girl by Jo Stanley is 80 pages.

Play Like a Girl

Jo Stanley

Play Like a Girl

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Bring It On

by Jo Stanley

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

Find on Amazon

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

The crisp whistle of the football cuts through the chilly air as Sarah steps onto the field, heart pounding with excitement and nerves. The smell of fresh grass mixes with the distant cheers, but Sarah wonders if she’ll ever fit in at her new school. Can she show everyone that playing like a girl means playing with courage and heart?

Themes

Friendship Family Sports Coming of Age Multicultural

Quick Assessment

Play Like a Girl follows Sarah, a young girl who loves Aussie Rules football but is new to her school and unsure if she’ll be accepted on the team. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, this story encourages confidence, inclusion, and breaking stereotypes around girls in sports. Parents should note the book's positive messages and light school-based challenges.