Age rating and parents' guide:Matt Christopher Sports Series
by Matt Christopher
Ages 9–11
Matt Christopher Sports Series by Matt Christopher is best for children aged 9–11. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Young athletes confront pressure, setbacks, and sportsmanship across accessible stories centered on different competitive sports.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Early chapter book
- Part of the Matt Christopher series
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Sports
Reading mood
- Playful
Good to talk about
- Sports
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