David Eckstein and the St. Louis Cardinals
Michael Sandler
David Eckstein and the St. Louis Cardinals
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
2006 World Series
by Michael Sandler
The text is written at a 2nd 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
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a baseball hero? Imagine stepping onto the field with the St. Louis Cardinals during the big 2006 championship games, where every play counts and the whole team is counting on you. What made David Eckstein so special in their quest to win the World Series?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader biography introduces young children to David Eckstein's role as a key player for the St. Louis Cardinals during their 2006 National League championship and World Series victory. Suitable for ages 5-8, it offers a simple and engaging look at teamwork and sportsmanship without any intense content. Parents can expect a positive portrayal of sports and personal achievement.
Why we rated David Eckstein and the St. Louis Cardinals 7C
David Eckstein and the St. Louis Cardinals is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, David Eckstein and the St. Louis Cardinals works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate David Eckstein and the St. Louis Cardinals as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, David Eckstein and the St. Louis Cardinals explores biography, sports & recreation, baseball, and teamwork — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about biography, sports & recreation, baseball.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781597166362
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Bearport Publishing
- Published
- January 2008
- Type
- Nonfiction