What reading level is Barbed wire baseball?

Barbed wire baseball by Marissa Moss is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Barbed wire baseball appropriate for?

Barbed wire baseball is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: War & Conflict, Evacuation & Relocation, Racial Discrimination.

What genre is Barbed wire baseball?

Barbed wire baseball is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Barbed wire baseball have any content warnings?

Barbed wire baseball has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: War & Conflict, Evacuation & Relocation, Racial Discrimination. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Barbed wire baseball?

Barbed wire baseball by Marissa Moss is 48 pages (approximately 2,092 words).

Barbed wire baseball

Marissa Moss

Barbed wire baseball

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

How One Man Brought Hope to the Japanese Internment Camps of WWII

by Marissa Moss

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Kenichi Zenimura dreams of playing baseball professionally, but World War II changes everything for his Japanese-American family. Amidst the hardships of an internment camp, Kenichi brings hope and joy by sharing his love of the game. This inspiring tale shows how baseball became a beacon of courage and resilience during difficult times.

Themes

BaseballWorld War IIJapanese AmericansFamilyHopeHistorical

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include war & conflict, evacuation & relocation, racial discrimination. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate

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Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

War & Conflict Evacuation & Relocation Racial Discrimination

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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Details

Book Length

48 pages

2,092 words

14m read-aloud

ISBN: 9781419705212
Pages: 48
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 2013
Type: Nonfiction
Word Count: 2,092
Read-Aloud: ~14 min
Text Density: Picture-Heavy

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

BaseballWorld War, 1939-1945Japanese AmericansEvacuation and Relocation, 1942-1945Historical FictionJapanese Internment CampsWwiiBaseball & SoftballEvacuation and Relocation of Japanese Americansfastfst01801850World Warfastfst01180924Sports & RecreationBiography & AutobiographyWorld War1939-1945Baseball, HistoryBaseball, Biography

People

Kenichi “Zeni” ZenimuraKenichi Zenimura

Places

United States