Spotlight Soccer
Ricardo Sanchez
Spotlight Soccer
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ricardo Sanchez
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?
Themes
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 — GentleNo 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
- 9781434291820
- Pages
- 72
- Publisher
- Capstone Classroom
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction