Soccer.
Goldman, Ken.
Soccer.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Goldman, Ken.
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
Hear the thud of the ball as it rolls across the grassy field, the cheers of the crowd buzzing in your ears. Feel the cool breeze and the thrill of chasing the ball, learning new moves with every kick. Soccer is more than a game—it’s the start of an exciting adventure where every player can shine.
Quick Assessment
This beginner-friendly soccer book offers clear, easy-to-understand guidance for young readers aged 5 to 8. It covers basic rules, equipment selection, and technique improvement, supported by colorful illustrations and photos of professional players. Ideal for children new to soccer or those wanting to develop their skills in a fun, accessible way.
Why we rated Soccer. 7C
Soccer. is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Soccer. works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Soccer. as 7C ("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, Soccer. explores sports, friendship, and adventure — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, friendship, adventure.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 0600555437
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Hamlyn
- Published
- 1988
- Type
- Nonfiction