Make the team.
Mark Crose
Make the team.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Baseball
by Mark Crose
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
The crack of the bat echoes as the ball soars through the air. You’re up next, heart pounding, the whole team counting on you. Can you make the play that will win the game?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book introduces readers to the history, fundamental skills, and strategies of baseball through an engaging narrative. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, it combines sports action with educational content about the game. The story encourages an appreciation for teamwork and sportsmanship without intense conflict or mature themes.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0316162051
- Pages
- 123
- Publisher
- Little Brown
- Published
- 1991
- Type
- Fiction