Soccer Records Smashed!
Brendan Flynn
Soccer Records Smashed!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Brendan Flynn
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The roar of the crowd fills the air as cleats pound the grass, chasing the ball with lightning speed. Imagine the thrill when Carli Lloyd scores not once, but three times in just minutes during the Women's World Cup! These jaw-dropping moments show how soccer can turn ordinary players into legends, but the story doesn't stop there.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This nonfiction book introduces young readers to some of the most exciting and record-breaking moments in soccer history, highlighting achievements by famous players like Carli Lloyd and Miroslav Klose. Suitable for ages 9-12, it combines fast-paced storytelling with factual content, inspiring sports fans while encouraging an appreciation for athletic excellence. There is no content of concern, making it a safe and engaging read for middle-grade children.
Why we rated Soccer Records Smashed! 9C
Soccer Records Smashed! is written at a Level 4-5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Soccer Records Smashed! works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Soccer Records Smashed! as 9C ("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 Records Smashed! explores sports, soccer, and juvenile literature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 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, soccer, juvenile literature.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — 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
- ISBN
- 9781669050162
- Publisher
- Capstone Press
- Published
- 2023
- Type
- Fiction