Casey at the Bat (Stories in Music)

Bill Shubert

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Casey at the Bat (Stories in Music)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Musical Play Book, Lyrics, and Music Based on Ernest Lawrence Thayer's Casey at the Bat

by Bill Shubert

Reading Level 6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Hear the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd as Casey steps up to the plate. The music swells like a stadium full of cheering fans, bringing every moment of the game to life. Feel the excitement and tension build with each note—will Casey make the big play?

Themes

ClassicsSports & RecreationMusic AppreciationEducation

Quick Assessment

Casey at the Bat combines narration and symphony orchestra to introduce children aged 9 to 12 to classical music through an engaging retelling of the classic poem. Featuring the London Philharmonic Orchestra and educational tracks, the CD includes background on the composer and poem, plus interactive activities to enrich the listening experience. This work supports musical appreciation and critical listening skills in a family-friendly format suitable for all ages.

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

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

238 pages
ISBN
9781932684032
Pages
238
Publisher
Magic Maestro Music
Published
February 2005
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

ClassicsSports & RecreationBaseballCD-Miscellaneous Music