Soccer
James R. Rothaus
Soccer
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Kicking, Passing, Shooting
by James R. Rothaus
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 ball is rolling fast across the field, and your feet are ready to take control. You dribble, pass, and aim for the goal — but can you score the winning shot before time runs out?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces young children to the basics of soccer, focusing on foot skills like kicking, passing, and shooting. It combines simple instructions with engaging action scenes, making it suitable for children ages 5 to 8 who are beginning to read and interested in sports.
Why we rated Soccer 7C
Soccer is written at a Level 2 reading level across 30 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, physical activity, and early learning — 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, physical activity.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
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
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
- 9780898130096
- Pages
- 30
- Publisher
- Creative Company
- Published
- 1980
- Type
- Fiction