What reading level is Closer?

Closer by Mariano Rivera is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Closer appropriate for?

Closer is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Closer?

Closer is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Closer have any content warnings?

Closer has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Closer?

Closer by Mariano Rivera is 336 pages.

Closer

Mariano Rivera

Closer

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Young Readers Edition

by Mariano Rivera

Reading Level 7 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 7th 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

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a baseball legend when you didn’t even know the game as a kid? Imagine growing up playing pickup games far from the big leagues, then rising to become the unbeatable pitcher everyone trusts when the game is on the line. How did Mariano Rivera become 'The Closer' with the world watching?

Themes

BaseballBiographySportsmanshipPerseveranceComing of Age

Quick Assessment

Closer: Young Readers Edition is a middle-grade biography of Mariano Rivera, a Hall of Fame baseball pitcher who rose from humble beginnings in Panama to stardom with the New York Yankees. This inspiring story emphasizes perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication, suitable for ages 9-12. It contains no mature content beyond sports-related challenges and role-model lessons.