Shrimp's soccer goal.
Beman Lord
Shrimp's soccer goal.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Beman Lord
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.
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About This Book
The ball zooms across the field as Shrimp races after it, heart pounding. The crowd is silent, waiting to see if Shrimp can score the winning goal for the team. But just as Shrimp kicks—what happens next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader story follows a group of young students who, inspired by their new teacher's love of soccer, come together to form a team. It's an engaging introduction to teamwork and sportsmanship suitable for ages 5 to 8, with simple vocabulary appropriate for Grade 3 readers. The story promotes physical activity and cooperation without any intense or sensitive content.
Why we rated Shrimp's soccer goal. 8C
Shrimp's soccer goal. is written at a Level 3 reading level across 62 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Shrimp's soccer goal. works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Shrimp's soccer goal. as 8C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Shrimp's soccer goal. explores sports, friendship, and teamwork — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, friendship, teamwork.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0809820706
- Pages
- 62
- Publisher
- Henry Z. Walck, Incorporated
- Published
- 1970
- Type
- Fiction