Streetball Crew Book Two Stealing the Game
by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Raymond Obstfeld
Disney-Hyperion 2015
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- brotherhood
- loyalty
- integrity
- choices and consequences
- teamwork
- courage
- community
- sportsmanship
About this book
Eighth-grader Chris loves hoops, but when his older brother Jax is caught betting on the crew’s pickup games, Chris is pulled into a police investigation that puts family loyalty to the test. Fast-paced basketball action mixes with a mystery as Chris and his friends try to figure out who’s really behind the trouble. The story spotlights smart problem-solving, teamwork, and doing the right thing under pressure. Great for readers who enjoy sports, short chapters, and a blend of on-court drama and real-life choices.
Setting: contemporary urban Los Angeles
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Streetball Crew Book Two Stealing the Game right for my child?
Yes — Streetball Crew Book Two Stealing the Game is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.7, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include brotherhood, loyalty, integrity.
How long does it take to read Streetball Crew Book Two Stealing the Game?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Streetball Crew Book Two Stealing the Game takes around 5.3h to finish. The book has 52,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Streetball Crew Book Two Stealing the Game have an AR quiz?
Yes — Streetball Crew Book Two Stealing the Game has an AR quiz available, worth 7 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Streetball Crew Book Two Stealing the Game?
Streetball Crew Book Two Stealing the Game has an AR reading level of 5.7, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.