The Giant makes the team
Linda Koons
The Giant makes the team
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Linda Koons
Illustrated by Harney, Jennifer, illustrator
The text is written at a 2nd 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
Have you ever wondered what sport a giant might be great at? Alex and Audrey are on a mission to help their enormous friend find the perfect game where he can shine. But will they discover a sport that fits his giant size and big heart?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader graphic novel follows Alex and Audrey as they support their giant friend in exploring different sports to find one he enjoys and excels at. Suitable for ages 5-8, the story encourages themes of friendship, inclusion, and discovering individual abilities. The content is gentle and positive, with no concerning elements.
Why we rated The Giant makes the team 7C
The Giant makes the team is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Giant makes the team works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Giant makes the team as 7C ("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, The Giant makes the team explores friendship, sports, ability, and graphic novels — 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 friendship, sports, ability.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781623991708
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Carson Dellosa Education
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction