Freddy and the baseball team from Mars

Walter R. Brooks

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Freddy and the baseball team from Mars

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Walter R. Brooks

Reading Level 6 11C 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

Freddy shouts instructions as the Martian baseball team takes the field, their strange green bats gleaming under the circus lights. The crowd holds its breath, watching these alien players face off against the best human team. But just as the game heats up, something unexpected happens—who can win when worlds collide like this?

Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Freddy as he organizes a baseball team made up of Martians for a circus act, blending elements of sports, fantasy, and adventure. The story is appropriate for ages 9-12 and explores themes of teamwork and friendship with a lighthearted tone. There are no significant content concerns, making it a fun read for children interested in imaginative stories and baseball.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

241 pages
ISBN
9780879519421
Pages
241
Publisher
Harry N. Abrams
Published
1999
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

SwineDomestic AnimalsCircusHuman-alien EncountersBaseballHelpfulnessPigsExtraterrestrial BeingsFreddy the DetectiveDetectives