Where Do We Go?
Lindsay Little
Where Do We Go?
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lindsay Little
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
Here’s a secret: soccer isn’t just about chasing the ball! Alex and his team are learning special spots to play on the field, and each position has its own superpower. But that’s only the beginning of their soccer adventure!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This illustrated early reader introduces young children to the basics of soccer positions and 7 vs. 7 formations through an engaging fictional story. Designed for ages 5-8, it supports youth soccer development by teaching foundational concepts and vocabulary in a fun and accessible way. While it complements coaching and actual play, it encourages independent thinking and teamwork skills valuable both on and off the field.
Why we rated Where Do We Go? 7C
Where Do We Go? is written at a Level 2 reading level across 36 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Where Do We Go? works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Where Do We Go? 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, Where Do We Go? explores sports, friendship, teamwork, and adventure — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, friendship, teamwork.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
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
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
- 9781782550983
- Pages
- 36
- Publisher
- Meyer & Meyer Sport
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction