Teamwork trouble
Dan Gutman
Teamwork trouble
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Dan Gutman
The text is written at a 1st 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 clatter of stones sliding on ice fills the air, mixed with the scrape of brooms sweeping fast. Ryan, A.J., and Andrea are trying to master curling, a sport where teamwork means everything. But when teammates start to clash, will their fun game turn into a slippery mess of trouble?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This Level Two I Can Read book from Dan Gutman's popular My Weird School series introduces early readers to the sport of curling through a humorous story about friendship and teamwork. Suitable for children ages 5-8, it highlights cooperation and problem-solving in an elementary school setting without any intense content. The book encourages independent reading with simple vocabulary and engaging illustrations.
Why we rated Teamwork trouble 6C
Teamwork trouble is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 30 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Teamwork trouble works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate Teamwork trouble as 6C ("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, Teamwork trouble explores friendship, teamwork, elementary schools, sports, and humor — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, teamwork, elementary schools.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9780062367501
- Pages
- 30
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction