Matt Christopher Books in Order
Matt Christopher is a 2-book series by Dale Christopher for ages 9–12, at a grades 3–7 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 2
- In series order
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
Matt Christopher Reading Order
All 2 Matt Christopher books, numbered in series order; books without a confirmed series number follow, by publication date.
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Behind the desk with-- Matt Christopher The #1 Sportswriter for Kids 2004 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| Also in the series (no confirmed series number) | ||||
| — | Little Lefty (Matt Christopher Sports Classics) 1993 · Matt Christopher | Level 3-4 | 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. Matt Christopher (2 books by Dale Christopher) lands at a grades 3–7 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 Matt Christopher Books
Behind the desk with-- Matt Christopher
Dale Christopher
Behind the desk with-- Matt Christopher
Dale Christopher
Little Lefty (Matt Christopher Sports Classics)
Matt Christopher
Little Lefty (Matt Christopher Sports Classics)
Matt Christopher
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Questions about the Matt Christopher series
- What reading level is the Matt Christopher series?
- Matt Christopher books are at a grades 3–7 reading level (average grade level 5.2), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Matt Christopher books?
- Read the Matt Christopher books in series order: Book 1: Behind the desk with-- Matt Christopher; Little Lefty (Matt Christopher Sports Classics) (1993). 1 more book has no confirmed series number and is listed after the numbered books by publication date.
- What age is the Matt Christopher series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Matt Christopher 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.