What reading level is Shoot-Out (Strikers)?

Shoot-Out (Strikers) by David Ross is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Shoot-Out (Strikers) appropriate for?

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

What genre is Shoot-Out (Strikers)?

Shoot-Out (Strikers) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Shoot-Out (Strikers) have any content warnings?

Shoot-Out (Strikers) 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 Shoot-Out (Strikers)?

Shoot-Out (Strikers) by David Ross is 128 pages.

Shoot-Out (Strikers)

David Ross

Shoot-Out (Strikers)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David Ross

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 sharp whistle pierces the chilly air, mixing with the thud of the ball against boots and the roar of the crowd. The Sherwood Strikers are struggling, stuck at the bottom of the league, their dreams slipping away with every match. But when the players decide to step up and change the game, everything could turn around—if they can find the courage to play their best.

Themes

Friendship SportsTeamworkPerseveranceComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade sports fiction follows the Sherwood Strikers soccer team as they face challenges on and off the field, struggling with their performance and team dynamics. Suitable for readers around ages 9 to 12, it explores themes of teamwork, perseverance, and self-belief without intense conflict or mature content. The story provides positive messages about taking initiative and working together to overcome setbacks.