Soccer is for me
Lowell A. Dickmeyer
Soccer is for me
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lowell A. Dickmeyer
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
Soccer isn’t just a game—it’s a way to learn new skills, make friends, and have tons of fun! Discover how one young player grows with every kick and pass on the field. It’s proof that soccer can be for anyone who loves a good challenge.
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces children ages 5-8 to the basics of soccer through the experiences of a youth team member. The story focuses on skill-building and teamwork, making it a positive and encouraging read for young sports enthusiasts. Suitable for beginning readers, it promotes physical activity and social interaction without any content concerns.
Why we rated Soccer is for me 7C
Soccer is for me is written at a Level 2 reading level across 47 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Soccer is for me works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Soccer is for me 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 is for me 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.
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
- 0822510767
- Pages
- 47
- Publisher
- Lerner Publishing Group
- Published
- 1978
- Type
- Fiction