What reading level is the Soccer Champions series?

The Soccer Champions series by Jim Whiting is at a Grades 6.5–7.7 reading level (average Grade 7.1). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 10 books in the series.

What order should I read the Soccer Champions books?

The Soccer Champions series has 10 books in order: 1. AC Milan, 2. Bayern Munich, 3. Boca Juniors, 4. FC Barcelona, 5. Flamengo, and 5 more.

What age is the Soccer Champions series appropriate for?

The Soccer Champions series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1/5.

Soccer Champions Books in Order

10 books by Jim Whiting. Reading level: Grades 6.5–7.7. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).

Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Soccer Champions (10 books by Jim Whiting) lands at reading level Grades 6.5–7.7, with average content intensity 1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series — a kid who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.

The reading-order table below lists every book with per-volume reading level and intensity badges so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.

Books

Grades 6.5–7.7

Reading Level

1/5

Avg. Intensity

Middle Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

Soccer Champions Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	AC Milan Jim Whiting	Level 7-8	Gentle
2	Bayern Munich Jim Whiting	Level 7-8	Gentle
3	Boca Juniors Jim Whiting	Level 6-7	Gentle
4	FC Barcelona Jim Whiting	Level 7-8	Gentle
5	Flamengo Jim Whiting	Level 6-7	Gentle
6	Liverpool FC Jim Whiting	Level 7-8	Gentle
7	Real Madrid Jim Whiting	Level 7-8	Gentle
8	River Plate Jim Whiting	Level 6-7	Gentle
9	Santos FC Jim Whiting	Level 6-7	Gentle
10	Seattle Sounders Jim Whiting	Level 6-7	Gentle

Level 6-7 Gentle

Questions about the Soccer Champions series

What reading level is the Soccer Champions series?: The Soccer Champions series by Jim Whiting is at a Grades 6.5–7.7 reading level (average Grade 7.1). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 10 books in the series.
What order should I read the Soccer Champions books?: The reading-order table above lists all 10 books with per-volume reading level and intensity ratings. Start with book 1 and read in publication order unless the table indicates a different recommended order for newer readers.
What age is the Soccer Champions series appropriate for?: The Soccer Champions series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1/5. Check the intensity trajectory above to see whether content gets heavier across the series — if it does, sensitive readers may want to stop earlier in the run.