The Story of the Seattle Supersonics (The NBA: a History of Hoops) (The NBA: a History of Hoops)
Nate Leboutillier
The Story of the Seattle Supersonics (The NBA: a History of Hoops) (The NBA: a History of Hoops)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Nate Leboutillier
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
Feel the roar of the crowd and the squeak of sneakers on the basketball court as the Seattle Supersonics take the stage. From thrilling dunks to unforgettable games, every moment pulses with excitement and team spirit. It’s a journey full of heart and hoops that echoes in the city’s soul.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers an engaging and accessible history of the Seattle Supersonics basketball team, tailored for early readers ages 5-8. It introduces young sports fans to the excitement of basketball and the significance of the team in Seattle’s sports culture. The content is appropriate for young children with a focus on sports and team history, without any intense or sensitive material.
Why we rated The Story of the Seattle Supersonics (The NBA: a History of Hoops) (The NBA: a History of Hoops) 7C
The Story of the Seattle Supersonics (The NBA: a History of Hoops) (The NBA: a History of Hoops) 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 Story of the Seattle Supersonics (The NBA: a History of Hoops) (The NBA: a History of Hoops) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Story of the Seattle Supersonics (The NBA: a History of Hoops) (The NBA: a History of Hoops) 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 Story of the Seattle Supersonics (The NBA: a History of Hoops) (The NBA: a History of Hoops) explores sports & recreation, basketball, nonfiction, and history — 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 sports & recreation, basketball, nonfiction.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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.
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
- 9781583414255
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- The Creative Company
- Published
- July 30, 2006
- Type
- Nonfiction