Age rating and parents' guide:Ultimate Football Heroes (series, 20+ players)
by Matt & Tom Oldfield
Ages 6–11
Ultimate Football Heroes (series, 20+ players) by Matt & Tom Oldfield is best for children aged 6–11. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Fast-paced biographies trace famous footballers from childhood dreams and early setbacks to defining matches and professional success.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Non-fiction
- Part of the Ultimate Football Heroes series
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Some illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Non-Fiction
- Sports
Reading mood
- Informative
- Inspiring
Good to talk about
- Sports
- Non-Fiction
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