What reading level is the NHL: History and Heroes series?

NHL: History and Heroes books are at a grade 7 reading level (average grade level 7.2), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 3 books in the series.

What order should I read the NHL: History and Heroes books?

Series numbers aren't available for most NHL: History and Heroes books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: The story of the Detroit Red Wings (2008); The story of the Montreal Canadiens (2008); The Story of the Philadelphia Flyers (2008).

What age is the NHL: History and Heroes series appropriate for?

HootRated recommends NHL: History and Heroes 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.

NHL: History and Heroes Books in Order

NHL: History and Heroes is a 3-book series by Michael E. Goodman for ages 9–12, at a grade 7 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).

Books: 3; By publication date
Reading level: Grade 7; Average grade level 7.2
Recommended ages: Ages 9–12; From HootRated age ratings
Content intensity: Gentle; HootRated 1/5

NHL: History and Heroes Reading Order

Series numbers aren't available for most NHL: History and Heroes books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).

#	Title	Reading Level	Ages	Content
1	The story of the Detroit Red Wings 2008	Level 7-8	9-12	Gentle
2	The story of the Montreal Canadiens 2008	Level 7-8	9-12	Gentle
3	The Story of the Philadelphia Flyers 2008	Level 7-8	9-12	Gentle

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

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. NHL: History and Heroes (3 books by Michael E. Goodman) lands at a grade 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 NHL: History and Heroes Books

The story of the Detroit Red Wings

Michael E. Goodman

The story of the Detroit Red Wings

Michael E. Goodman

Level 7-8 Gentle

The story of the Montreal Canadiens

Michael E. Goodman

The story of the Montreal Canadiens

Michael E. Goodman

Level 7-8 Gentle

The Story of the Philadelphia Flyers

Michael E. Goodman

The Story of the Philadelphia Flyers

Michael E. Goodman

Level 7-8 Gentle

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Questions about the NHL: History and Heroes series

What reading level is the NHL: History and Heroes series?: NHL: History and Heroes books are at a grade 7 reading level (average grade level 7.2), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 3 books in the series.
What order should I read the NHL: History and Heroes books?: Series numbers aren't available for most NHL: History and Heroes books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: The story of the Detroit Red Wings (2008); The story of the Montreal Canadiens (2008); The Story of the Philadelphia Flyers (2008).
What age is the NHL: History and Heroes series appropriate for?: HootRated recommends NHL: History and Heroes 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.