Life in the Negro baseball leagues

John F. Wukovits

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Life in the Negro baseball leagues

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by John F. Wukovits

Way People Live

Reading Level 8-9 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Explore the vibrant world of the Negro baseball leagues, where talented players faced challenges on and off the field. Discover the dedication, teamwork, and perseverance that shaped their journeys amid a backdrop of social barriers and historic change. This story brings to life the passion and spirit of a unique chapter in sports history.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8-9 book with mild content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. Content themes include racial discrimination. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Racial Discrimination
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

112 pages
29,817 words
3h 19m read-aloud
ISBN
1590182731
Pages
112
Publisher
Lucent Books
Published
2005
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
29,817
Read-Aloud
~3h 19m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Negro leagues

Subjects

Negro Leagues