A Big Day for Baseball (Magic Tree House)
Mary Pope Osborne
A Big Day for Baseball (Magic Tree House)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mary Pope Osborne
Stepping Stone; Magic Tree House
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Jack and Annie travel back in time to 1947 Brooklyn where they become batboys at an important baseball game. With magical caps that give them special skills, they uncover the excitement and significance of the game while learning about Jackie Robinson's historic role. This fun adventure mixes baseball, history, and mystery perfect for young readers eager to explore the past.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
8/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781524713089
- Pages
- 96
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
- Published
- Aug 01, 2017
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 8,438
- Read-Aloud
- ~56 min
- Text Density
- Light Text