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SAVING THE TEAM

Alex Morgan

Devin moves to a new school and tries to help the underdog soccer team.

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? Suitable for elementary and middle-grade readers; conflict centers on soccer competition, teamwork and friendship rather than intense danger or mature content. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age8+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes1/5
  • Products & advertising1/5
  • Romance1/5

Strongest positives

  • Good role models4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Mentions of sports brands are minimal and incidental to the context of soccer.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Contains very mild, age-appropriate crushes typical of middle-school life.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

The story is lighthearted and not designed to be scary.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters show courage by facing challenges and stepping up to leadership roles.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages problem-solving and finding creative ways to improve team dynamics.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The team reflects a generally diverse group of school-aged girls.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

The book teaches lessons about sportsmanship and navigating peer relationships.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Kindness, empathy, and working together are central to the team dynamic.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strongly emphasizes teamwork, persistence, communication, sportsmanship and solving problems together.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Characters demonstrate effort, sportsmanship, and the importance of supporting friends.

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