Gold Medal Games Books in Order
Gold Medal Games is a 5-book series by Aaron Derr for ages 9–12, at a grades 5–6 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 5
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
Gold Medal Games Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Gold Medal Games books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Individual Sports of the Summer Games 2020 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | Individual Sports of the Winter Games 2020 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | Sports of the Paralympic Games 2020 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 4 | Team Sports of the Summer Games 2020 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 5 | Team Sports of the Winter Games 2020 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Gold Medal Games (5 books by Aaron Derr) lands at a grades 5–6 reading level, with average content intensity 1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
All Gold Medal Games Books
Individual Sports of the Summer Games
Aaron Derr
Individual Sports of the Summer Games
Aaron Derr
Individual Sports of the Winter Games
Aaron Derr
Individual Sports of the Winter Games
Aaron Derr
Sports of the Paralympic Games
Aaron Derr
Sports of the Paralympic Games
Aaron Derr
Team Sports of the Summer Games
Aaron Derr
Team Sports of the Summer Games
Aaron Derr
Team Sports of the Winter Games
Aaron Derr
Team Sports of the Winter Games
Aaron Derr
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Questions about the Gold Medal Games series
- What reading level is the Gold Medal Games series?
- Gold Medal Games books are at a grades 5–6 reading level (average grade level 5.6), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 5 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Gold Medal Games books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Gold Medal Games books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Individual Sports of the Summer Games (2020); Individual Sports of the Winter Games (2020); Sports of the Paralympic Games (2020); Team Sports of the Summer Games (2020); Team Sports of the Winter Games (2020).
- What age is the Gold Medal Games series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Gold Medal Games for ages 9–12. Content is gentle (HootRated intensity 1/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.