What reading level is My gym teacher is an alien overlord?

My gym teacher is an alien overlord by David Solomons is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 730L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is My gym teacher is an alien overlord appropriate for?

My gym teacher is an alien overlord is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is My gym teacher is an alien overlord?

My gym teacher is an alien overlord is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does My gym teacher is an alien overlord have any content warnings?

My gym teacher is an alien overlord has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is My gym teacher is an alien overlord?

My gym teacher is an alien overlord by David Solomons is 276 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

My gym teacher is an alien overlord

David Solomons

My gym teacher is an alien overlord

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David Solomons

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if your gym teacher was actually an alien overlord plotting to take over the world? Luke’s brother and friend have superpowers, but he’s stuck trying to solve crimes solo — and failing. When the alien threat becomes real, Luke has to convince his biggest rival to help him save everyone!

Themes

Humorous StoriesBrothersAction & AdventureExtraterrestrial beingsFriendship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Luke, a boy whose brother and friend have become superheroes while he struggles to prove himself. When Luke uncovers an alien invasion plot led by his gym teacher, he must team up with his sworn enemy to stop it. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book blends humor and action with themes of sibling relationships and teamwork.

Why we rated My gym teacher is an alien overlord 9LE

My gym teacher is an alien overlord is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 730L across 276 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, My gym teacher is an alien overlord works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate My gym teacher is an alien overlord as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

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

Thematically, My gym teacher is an alien overlord explores humorous stories, brothers, action & adventure, extraterrestrial beings, and friendship — 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.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about humorous stories, brothers, action & adventure.