Greg Maddux

Norman L. Macht

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Greg Maddux

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Norman L. Macht

Baseball Legends

Reading Level 6-7 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot Page-Turner

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

Discover the life of Greg Maddux, one of baseball's greatest pitchers, as he rises from a young fan to a major league star. Follow his journey with the Atlanta Braves and learn what it takes to become a true legend on the field. Perfect for young sports enthusiasts eager to explore the world of baseball heroes.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

7/10

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
5
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

63 pages
11,058 words
1h 14m read-aloud
ISBN
0791043789
Pages
63
Publisher
Chelsea House
Published
1997
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
11,058
Read-Aloud
~1h 14m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Maddux, Greg, 1966-Atlanta BravesBaseball PlayersUnited States