Saving the Team

Alex Morgan

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Saving the Team

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Alex Morgan

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Devin is a soccer star who just moved across the country, but her new team is a total disaster. The coach doesn’t care, and the players can barely work together. Can Devin and her friends turn chaos into victory and show what true teamwork really means?

Quick Assessment

Written by Olympic gold medalist Alex Morgan, this middle-grade novel follows twelve-year-old Devin as she navigates moving to a new town and joining a struggling soccer team. The story highlights themes of friendship, teamwork, and resilience, making it appropriate for readers aged 9-12. It offers positive messages about self-confidence and cooperation without any intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

2/10

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
7

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Details

Book Length

176 pages
ISBN
9781442485723
Pages
176
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2013
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

SoccerFriendshipMovingHouseholdFamily LifeCalifornia