Jim & me
Dan Gutman
Jim & me
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
a baseball card adventure
by Dan Gutman
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
Jim Thorpe was the greatest athlete the world ever saw, but his medals were snatched away in a shocking scandal. Now, Stosh and his rival Bobby dive back in time to clear Jim’s name and meet baseball legends like Christy Mathewson. What if saving a hero’s honor could change history forever?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade historical fiction follows Stosh and his rival Bobby as they travel back in time to meet Jim Thorpe, a Native American Olympic champion whose legacy was tarnished by scandal. The story introduces real historical figures and explores themes of sportsmanship, injustice, and redemption. Suitable for readers ages 9-12, it includes mild conflict and historical context without graphic content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LS — Light — SocialLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780060594954
- Pages
- 195
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Fiction