Soccer Showdown
Brandon Terrell
Soccer Showdown
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
U. S. Women's Stunning 1999 World Cup Win
by Brandon Terrell
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 roar of the crowd as cleats pound the green field and the ball zips past defenders. Feel the rush of the game as the U.S. Women's Soccer team battles for the championship, every pass and goal bursting with excitement. The thrill of victory is just moments away—can you feel the energy?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This graphic novel captures the inspiring story of the U.S. Women's Soccer team’s 1999 World Cup victory, showcasing teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it introduces young audiences to women athletes and the excitement of soccer in an accessible, engaging format. Parents should know the book focuses on positive themes with no intense content.
Why we rated Soccer Showdown 7LP
Soccer Showdown 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 Showdown works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Soccer Showdown as 7LP ("Light — Physical") 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 Showdown explores sports, women athletes, friendship, and teamwork — 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, women athletes, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LP — Light — PhysicalNo 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
- 9781543542226
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Capstone Press
- Published
- 2019
- Type
- Fiction