Captain of the Team (The Gymnasts, # 8)

Elizabeth Levy

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Captain of the Team (The Gymnasts, # 8)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elizabeth Levy

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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.

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About This Book

Did you know the Pinecone gymnastic team is hiding a secret slump? Their leaps have lost their sparkle, and their flips feel like they’re moving through syrup. Captain Darlene has a plan to bring the team’s spirit back— but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

FriendshipSportsComing of AgeTeamworkPerseverance

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book follows Darlene, the captain of a struggling gymnastics team, as she works to inspire her teammates and overcome their slump. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story highlights themes of teamwork, leadership, and perseverance without any intense content. It’s a positive read for children interested in sports and personal growth.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

117 pages
ISBN
9780833599124
Pages
117
Publisher
Apple
Published
1989
Type
Fiction

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