What reading level is In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson.?

In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson. by Betty Bao Lord is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson. appropriate for?

In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson. is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson.?

In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson. is fiction.

Does In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson. have any content warnings?

In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson. has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson.?

In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson. by Betty Bao Lord is 169 pages (approximately 26,776 words).

In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson.

Betty Bao Lord

In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Betty Bao Lord

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

After moving from China to Brooklyn in 1947, a young girl finds comfort and friendship through her love of baseball and the inspiring Brooklyn Dodgers. As she navigates a new culture, she discovers courage and connection in unexpected places. This heartwarming tale celebrates friendship, resilience, and the joy of finding your place.

Themes

Family Friendship Coming of Age Multicultural Sports Historical

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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Level 1 — Gentle

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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

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

169 pages

26,776 words

2h 59m read-aloud

ISBN: 0064401758
Pages: 169
Publisher: Harper Collins
Published: 1984
Type: Fiction
Word Count: 26,776
Read-Aloud: ~2h 59m
Text Density: Standard

Subjects

SchoolsChinese AmericansChildren's Stories, AmericanHousehold MovingSchool StoriesImmigrantsReading List4th GradeBaseball StoriesSt. MarksMovingHouseholdBrooklynN.y.)