What reading level is Mickey Mantle?

Mickey Mantle by Fred Glueckstein is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Mickey Mantle appropriate for?

Mickey Mantle is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Mickey Mantle?

Mickey Mantle is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Mickey Mantle have any content warnings?

Mickey Mantle has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Mickey Mantle?

Mickey Mantle by Fred Glueckstein is 172 pages.

Mickey Mantle

Fred Glueckstein

Mickey Mantle

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Rookie in Pinstripes

by Fred Glueckstein

Reading Level 4-5 9ME 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Here’s a secret: a shy teenager from a small town is about to step onto the biggest baseball stage ever—Yankee Stadium! Mickey Mantle’s heart pounds, not just because of the crowd, but because he doesn’t want to let his dad down. But that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Sports Coming of Age FamilyInspirationPerseverance

Quick Assessment

This inspiring middle-grade biography tells the story of Mickey Mantle’s journey from a small-town boy with a serious bone disorder to a Major League Baseball legend. It highlights themes of perseverance, family bonds, and overcoming adversity, suitable for readers ages 9-12. The book gently addresses injury and disability in a way that is age-appropriate and motivational.