Beginning softball

Julie Jensen

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Beginning softball

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Julie Jensen

Beginning Sports (Lerner Publishing Group)

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the exciting world of softball with easy-to-understand explanations of both slow-pitch and fast-pitch styles. Learn about the game's history, essential skills, rules, and the gear players use to hit, catch, and run. This guide is perfect for young athletes eager to step up to the plate and play ball!

Themes

SportsEducation

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

9/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
2
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

80 pages
5,974 words
40m read-aloud
ISBN
0822535106
Pages
80
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Published
1997
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
5,974
Read-Aloud
~40 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Softball