World Soccer Clubs Books in Order
World Soccer Clubs is a 7-book series by David J. Clarke for ages 9–12, at a grades 4–5 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 7
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
World Soccer Clubs Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most World Soccer Clubs books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern Munich 2025 · Anthony K. Hewson | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | Liverpool 2025 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | Manchester City 2025 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 4 | Manchester United 2025 · David J Clarke | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 5 | Real Madrid 2025 · Derek Moon | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 6 | Barcelona | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 7 | Juventus | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
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. World Soccer Clubs (7 books by David J. Clarke) lands at a grades 4–5 reading level, with average content intensity 1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings 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.
All World Soccer Clubs Books
Bayern Munich
Anthony K. Hewson
Bayern Munich
Anthony K. Hewson
Liverpool
David J. Clarke
Liverpool
David J. Clarke
Manchester City
David J. Clarke
Manchester City
David J. Clarke
Manchester United
David J Clarke
Manchester United
David J Clarke
Real Madrid
Derek Moon
Real Madrid
Derek Moon
Barcelona
Barcelona
Juventus
Juventus
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Questions about the World Soccer Clubs series
- What reading level is the World Soccer Clubs series?
- World Soccer Clubs books are at a grades 4–5 reading level (average grade level 4.6), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 7 books in the series.
- What order should I read the World Soccer Clubs books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most World Soccer Clubs books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Bayern Munich (2025); Liverpool (2025); Manchester City (2025); Manchester United (2025); Real Madrid (2025); and 2 more.
- What age is the World Soccer Clubs series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends World Soccer Clubs for ages 9–12. Content is gentle (HootRated intensity 1/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.