Trolls United (Troll Touble)
Alan MacDonald
Trolls United (Troll Touble)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Alan MacDonald
Illustrated by Mark Beech
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Did you know that two dads made a wild bet on their sons' soccer skills? When Mr. Troll and Mr. Priddle put their pride on the line, the game becomes more than just about winning—it’s about proving who’s really got what it takes. And in this match, the stakes are higher than the scoreboard!
Quick Assessment
This humorous middle-grade fiction follows two troll dads who bet on which of their sons will make the school soccer team, blending themes of family rivalry and sportsmanship. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers lighthearted fun with fantasy elements and positive messages about competition and teamwork. Parents can expect a playful story with no significant content concerns.
Why we rated Trolls United (Troll Touble) 9C
Trolls United (Troll Touble) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 128 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Trolls United (Troll Touble) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Trolls United (Troll Touble) as 9C ("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, Trolls United (Troll Touble) explores humor, family, sports, and fantasy — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about humor, family, sports.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9781599901268
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing USA
- Published
- October 16, 2007
- Type
- Fiction