SUPERSTAR TEAM #9 (Superstar Team)

Dean Hughes

Cover of SUPERSTAR TEAM #9 (Superstar Team)

SUPERSTAR TEAM #9 (Superstar Team)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dean Hughes

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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.

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

What does it take to be a superstar on the baseball field? The Angel Park Dodgers are back for their second season, juggling batting averages and team spirit. But when Jonathan Swingle, the new superstar with a big ego, joins the team, everything starts to change—can they play together or will the bragging spoil the game?

Themes

SportsFriendshipTeamworkCompetitionChildren's Fiction

Quick Assessment

This early reader follows the Angel Park Dodgers Little League team during their second baseball season, introducing concepts like batting averages and RBIs in an accessible way for young readers. The story explores teamwork, competition, and the challenges of handling a boastful new teammate, making it suitable for children ages 5-8. There is no intense content, and the book encourages social skills and sportsmanship.

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

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

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
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

Similar Books

Based on content and theme analysis

See all books like this →

Details

Book Length

96 pages
ISBN
9780679915362
Pages
96
Publisher
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published
April 23, 1991
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Non-ClassifiableBaseball