Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
6.2
Points
1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
3727
Points per Word
0.000268
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.03125
Description
"What Does a Goalkeeper Do?" by Paul Challen is a Middle Grades book that explores the role of soccer goalkeepers and the skills required to defend the goal. The book puts readers into the penalty area as keepers work to keep a clean sheet for their team by blocking shots, diving on penalty kicks, and batting away volleys. Through expert analysis and examples, readers learn about the tactics and hands-on experience needed to succeed as a goalkeeper.