Soccer Time!
Brendan Flynn
Soccer Time!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Brendan Flynn
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
Did you know there’s a secret move that can make you the star of the soccer field? Imagine kicking, running, and scoring goals like the pros—but that’s only the beginning of the fun!
Themes
Quick Assessment
Soccer Time! introduces early readers to the basics of soccer through engaging text and vibrant photos. Designed for ages 5-8, this leveled book supports reading development while encouraging critical thinking with age-appropriate questions and a helpful photo glossary. It’s a great choice for young sports enthusiasts starting to explore nonfiction topics.
Why we rated Soccer Time! 7C
Soccer Time! is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Soccer Time! works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Soccer Time! 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 Time! explores sports, nonfiction learning, and early readers — 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, nonfiction learning, early readers.
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.
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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
- 9781512462265
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Lerner Digital ™
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction