Make the team.

Mark Crose

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Make the team.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Baseball

by Mark Crose

Reading Level 4-5 9C 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

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

BaseballSportsTeamwork

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 — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

123 pages
ISBN
0316162051
Pages
123
Publisher
Little Brown
Published
1991
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Baseball