The Magic Soccer Ball
Amarildo Pedro Rita, Susan Adam Rita
The Magic Soccer Ball
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Soccer Field
by Amarildo Pedro Rita, Susan Adam Rita
Illustrated by Maria Fernanda Sambuceti
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
The thud of the soccer ball echoes through the bright green field, and the fresh scent of grass fills the air. Feel the thrill as the ball zips past players, each kick bursting with energy and excitement. It’s more than just a game—it’s a chance to explore, learn, and dream with every powerful strike.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This engaging early reader introduces children ages 5-8 to the basics of soccer through vivid storytelling and clear explanations. It covers key rules and elements of the sport, making it an excellent choice for young sports enthusiasts or those curious about soccer. The content is appropriate for early readers and focuses on fostering interest in physical activity and sportsmanship.
Why we rated The Magic Soccer Ball 7C
The Magic Soccer Ball is written at a Level 2 reading level across 40 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Magic Soccer Ball works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Magic Soccer Ball 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, The Magic Soccer Ball explores sports & recreation - soccer, track & field, friendship, and learning — 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 & recreation - soccer, track & field, friendship.
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.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9781425720094
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Xlibris Corporation
- Published
- July 19, 2006
- Type
- Fiction