Taking teaming to the next level
Jerry Rottier
Taking teaming to the next level
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Relationships Built to Last Lead to Success Built to Last
by Jerry Rottier
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
The crisp sound of footsteps echoes down the school hallway, mixing with whispers and the rustle of papers. In the heart of the school, teachers and principals come together, sharing ideas and solving problems like a tightly knit team. Feeling the buzz of teamwork, can they build bonds that last through all the challenges ahead?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This fiction book explores the dynamics between middle school principals and teachers as they work together to form effective teaching teams. Aimed at early readers aged 5-8, it highlights themes of collaboration and relationship-building in educational settings. The story offers a gentle introduction to teamwork and school leadership without intense content.
Why we rated Taking teaming to the next level 8C
Taking teaming to the next level is written at a Level 3 reading level across 56 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Taking teaming to the next level works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Taking teaming to the next level as 8C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Taking teaming to the next level explores family, friendship, school, and teamwork — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, friendship, school.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781560901358
- Pages
- 56
- Publisher
- Pearson Education
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Fiction