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Extreme Team, The

Matt Christopher

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Extreme Team, The

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Rock On - Book #5 (Extreme Team)

by Matt Christopher

Illustrated by Michael Koelsch

Reading Level 3 Unrated Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

X's friends believe he can excel at any extreme sport, so when they want to check out the new climbing wall at the mall, he decides to hide his fear of heights rather than have them think him a coward.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

Why we rated Extreme Team, The Level 0

Extreme Team, The is written at a Level 3 reading level across 64 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Extreme Team, The works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate Extreme Team, The as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
2
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

64 pages
ISBN
0316762652
Pages
64
Publisher
Little, Brown Young Readers
Published
October 27, 2004
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Sports & RecreationMiscellaneousAction & AdventureCourageFearMountaineeringRock ClimbingPartiesFriendshipThe Extreme TeamFriendship-Change-Juvenile LiteratureNervousness-Envy-Change-Danger-Juvenile FictionSkateboardingSafety EducationSnowboardingRemarriageSafety