Saving the Team
Alex Morgan
Saving the Team
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Alex Morgan
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?
Themes
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 — EmotionalNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781442485723
- Pages
- 176
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction