The Soccer Skills Poster Book
Paul Trevillion, Tony Lynch
The Soccer Skills Poster Book
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Paul Trevillion, Tony Lynch
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
What if you could learn the coolest soccer moves from the very best players? Imagine having giant posters that show you how to kick, dribble, and score like a pro. But can you master these skills to become the star of your own team?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers 14 removable posters featuring illustrated soccer skills and techniques suitable for young readers aged 5 to 8. Adapted from professional examples, it encourages physical activity and skill development through visual learning. The content is age-appropriate, focusing on positive sportsmanship and basic soccer fundamentals.
Why we rated The Soccer Skills Poster Book 7C
The Soccer Skills Poster Book 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, The Soccer Skills Poster Book works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Soccer Skills Poster Book 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 Soccer Skills Poster Book explores sports & recreation, soccer, and skill development — 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, skill development.
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
- 9780091772970
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Arrow
- Published
- 1992
- Type
- Fiction