What reading level is Women in Soccer?

Women in Soccer by Donna B. McKinney is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Women in Soccer appropriate for?

Women in Soccer is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9C (Clear).

What genre is Women in Soccer?

Women in Soccer is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the She's Got Game series.

Does Women in Soccer have any content warnings?

Women in Soccer has a HootRating of 9C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Women in Soccer?

Women in Soccer by Donna B. McKinney is 32 pages (approximately 1,522 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Women in Soccer

Donna B. McKinney

Women in Soccer

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Donna B. McKinney

She's Got Game

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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

Discover the exciting journey of women's soccer, from its early days to today's top stars. Packed with vibrant illustrations, interesting facts, and inspiring player stories, this book celebrates the passion and progress of the sport. Perfect for young fans eager to learn about the game and its trailblazing athletes.

Themes

SportsHistoryFemale EmpowermentRecreation

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Women in Soccer 9C

Women in Soccer is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 32 pages (approximately 1,522 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Women in Soccer works for readers up to grade 6.5.

Read aloud, Women in Soccer takes about 10 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Women in Soccer 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, Women in Soccer explores sports, history, female empowerment, and recreation — 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.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, history, female empowerment.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

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.