Alex Morgan

Name: Alex Morgan
Author: Anthony K. Hewson
ISBN: 9781541556119

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Anthony K. Hewson

Lerner Sports; Sports All-Stars

Reading Level 4-5 C · Gentle 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. Its HootRating code, C, means gentle content.

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About This Book

Discover the inspiring journey of Alex Morgan, a soccer star who shines on the field with record-breaking goals and an Olympic gold medal. Beyond the game, she uses her voice to make a difference and inspire fans everywhere. Dive into her training routines, personal life, and the passion that drives her success.

Themes

Women athletesAthletesBiographySportsUnited States

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 Alex Morgan C (Gentle)

Alex Morgan is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 32 pages (approximately 1,927 words). Reading-wise, most kids in grade 6 and up can manage Alex Morgan on their own; younger readers can enjoy it with a parent or teacher reading along.

Read aloud, Alex Morgan takes about 13 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Alex Morgan as C (Gentle) 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, Alex Morgan explores women athletes, athletes, biography, sports, and united states — 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 women athletes, athletes, biography.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 2 more books in the Lerner Sports; Sports All-Stars series.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.

For Parents

Content Intensity

C · Gentle

Emotional

Gentle

Physical

Gentle

Social

Gentle

Thematic

Gentle

Reading the HootRating code: the first letter is the content intensity (C = Gentle · L = Mild · M = Moderate · I = Intense · V = Very Intense); the second, when there is one, is the kind of content that drives it (E = Emotional · P = Physical · S = Social · T = Thematic). Reading level and age range are rated separately. How we rate

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?