Game 1

Loren Long

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Game 1

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Loren Long

Sluggers; Barnstormers: The Tales of the Travelin' Nine

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Set in the 1800s, three siblings discover a magical baseball once owned by their father that brings surprising luck to a traveling team. Together, they face challenges on and off the field as they strive to help the team earn a big prize. The story blends history, family bonds, and a touch of the supernatural in an exciting baseball adventure.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

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

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

133 pages
11,286 words
1h 15m read-aloud
ISBN
9781416918639
Pages
133
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2007
Type
Fiction
Word Count
11,286
Read-Aloud
~1h 15m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

BaseballBrothers and SistersSupernaturalCincinnati19th Century