What reading level is Richard and the Magic Football?

Richard and the Magic Football by Susan Landesberg is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Richard and the Magic Football appropriate for?

Richard and the Magic Football is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags: Divorce & Family Change.

What genre is Richard and the Magic Football?

Richard and the Magic Football is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Richard and the Magic Football have any content warnings?

Richard and the Magic Football has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags include: Divorce & Family Change. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Richard and the Magic Football?

Richard and the Magic Football by Susan Landesberg is 44 pages.

Richard and the Magic Football

Susan Landesberg

Richard and the Magic Football

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Susan Landesberg

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

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

The sharp crack of thunder shakes the windows as rain pelts the roof. Richard’s fingers brush over the smooth, worn surface of an old wooden box hidden in a secret room. Inside, a mysterious football glows softly, ready to take him on a brave adventure he never expected.

Themes

FriendshipSelf-esteemAdventureFantasyFamily

Quick Assessment

This early reader follows Richard, a young boy adjusting to a new home after his parents' separation. During a stormy evening alone, he discovers a magical football that leads him on a journey emphasizing bravery, friendship, and self-confidence. Suitable for ages 5-8, the story gently explores themes of change and resilience in a fantasy-adventure setting.