Spotlight Soccer

Ricardo Sanchez

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Spotlight Soccer

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ricardo Sanchez

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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

Franco is the best team player you’ll ever meet, but his new soccer team? They only care about scoring goals for themselves. Can one kid’s big heart and bigger dreams change a whole team’s game?

Quick Assessment

Spotlight Soccer follows 13-year-old Franco as he joins a new school team that struggles with teamwork and motivation. The story highlights themes of cooperation, sportsmanship, and leadership, making it suitable for early readers aged 5-8. Parents should note the book's focus on social dynamics in sports, with no intense conflict or mature content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

72 pages
ISBN
9781434291820
Pages
72
Publisher
Capstone Classroom
Published
2014
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

SoccerCartoons and ComicsSoccer StoriesComic Books, StripsTeamworkGraphic Novels