What reading level is the WNBA Teams series?

The WNBA Teams series by Luke Hanlon is at a Grades 4.3–4.6 reading level (average Grade 4.4). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 11 books in the series.

What order should I read the WNBA Teams books?

The WNBA Teams series has 11 books in order: 1. Atlanta Dream, 2. Connecticut Sun, 3. Dallas Wings, 4. Indiana Fever, 5. Las Vegas Aces, and 6 more.

What age is the WNBA Teams series appropriate for?

The WNBA Teams series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1/5.

WNBA Teams Books in Order

11 books by Luke Hanlon. Reading level: Grades 4.3–4.6. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).

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. WNBA Teams (11 books by Luke Hanlon) lands at reading level Grades 4.3–4.6, with average content intensity 1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series — a kid who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.

The reading-order table below lists every book with per-volume reading level and intensity badges 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.

Books

Grades 4.3–4.6

Reading Level

1/5

Avg. Intensity

Middle Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

WNBA Teams Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Atlanta Dream Charlie Beattie	Level 4-5	Gentle
2	Connecticut Sun Luke Hanlon	Level 4-5	Gentle
3	Dallas Wings Luke Hanlon	Level 4-5	Gentle
4	Indiana Fever Luke Hanlon	Level 4-5	Gentle
5	Las Vegas Aces Luke Hanlon	Level 4-5	Gentle
6	Los Angeles Sparks Luke Hanlon	Level 4-5	Gentle
7	Minnesota Lynx Luke Hanlon	Level 4-5	Gentle
8	New York Liberty Charlie Beattie	Level 4-5	Gentle
9	Phoenix Mercury Luke Hanlon	Level 4-5	Gentle
10	The Story of the Seattle Storm Jim Whiting	Level 4-5	Gentle
11	Washington Mystics Charlie Beattie	Level 4-5	Gentle

Level 4-5

Washington Mystics

Charlie Beattie

Washington Mystics

Charlie Beattie

Level 4-5

Questions about the WNBA Teams series

What reading level is the WNBA Teams series?: The WNBA Teams series by Luke Hanlon is at a Grades 4.3–4.6 reading level (average Grade 4.4). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 11 books in the series.
What order should I read the WNBA Teams books?: The reading-order table above lists all 11 books with per-volume reading level and intensity ratings. Start with book 1 and read in publication order unless the table indicates a different recommended order for newer readers.
What age is the WNBA Teams series appropriate for?: The WNBA Teams series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1/5. Check the intensity trajectory above to see whether content gets heavier across the series — if it does, sensitive readers may want to stop earlier in the run.