Soccer 'Cats #4

Matt Christopher

Cover of Soccer 'Cats #4

Soccer 'Cats #4

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Hat Trick

by Matt Christopher

Illustrated by Dan Vasconcellos

Reading Level 3 8C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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 crowd roars as Greg Norris scores his third goal—three strikes in one game! Stookie darts across the field, chasing the ball with all his might, but is rushing after it always the winning move? Suddenly, everything depends on his next play...

Themes

Sports & RecreationFriendshipFamily

Quick Assessment

This early reader sports story follows Stookie Norris as he learns about teamwork and strategy after his brother Greg scores an impressive hat trick. Suitable for ages 5-8, the book highlights themes of sportsmanship and personal growth without intense conflict or mature content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

64 pages
ISBN
9780316105859
Pages
64
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published
April 1, 2002
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Sporting StoriesSports & RecreationChapter BooksBeginnerBrothersSoccerTeamworkSports