Detroit Red Wings cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 6.4
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 5519
Points per Word 0.000181
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.03125

Description

This book introduces the Detroit Red Wings, one of the "Original 6" NHL teams, highlighting stories of hockey heroes, puck palaces, colorful coaches, and team rivalries.

Quick Summary

Dive into the history of one of hockey's most legendary teams, where legends like Gordie Howe and Steve Yzerman glided across the ice and fierce rivalries with the Maple Leafs and Bruins sparked unforgettable battles. Readers will cheer as they discover jaw-dropping goals, colorful coaches who pushed their teams to the limit, and the stories behind the iconic Red Wings jersey that has dominated the NHL for decades. If your kid loves the action-packed storytelling of Matt Christopher sports books or wants to learn about sports legends, they'll be hooked on this fast-paced hockey history. Perfect for kids ages 9-14 in grades 4-8 who want a quick, thrilling read about hockey's greatest team.