What reading level is Hardball ?

Hardball by Daniel Coyle is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Hardball appropriate for?

Hardball is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Poverty & Hardship.

What genre is Hardball ?

Hardball is fiction — Social Science.

Does Hardball have any content warnings?

Hardball has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Poverty & Hardship. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Hardball ?

Hardball by Daniel Coyle is 376 pages.

Hardball

Daniel Coyle

Hardball

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Season in the Projects

by Daniel Coyle

Reading Level 7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The crack of the bat echoes through the crowded streets of Cabrini-Green as the Little League game reaches its final inning. Sweat drips, hearts race, and every pitch could change everything. But just when victory seems within reach, a sudden challenge tests the team like never before.

Themes

RecreationFamily Friendship Sports Multicultural

Quick Assessment

Hardball by Daniel Coyle chronicles a season with a Little League baseball team in Chicago's Cabrini-Green housing project, offering a heartfelt look at their struggles and triumphs. Suitable for ages 9-12, it portrays the realities of growing up in a tough urban environment with themes of teamwork and perseverance. Parents should be aware of some mature social themes related to community hardship.