What reading level is Mickey Mantle?

Mickey Mantle by Ronald A. Reis 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 nonfiction — 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 Ronald A. Reis is 130 pages.

Mickey Mantle

Ronald A. Reis

Mickey Mantle

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ronald A. Reis

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Mickey Mantle wasn't just any baseball player—he was a switch-hitting superstar who took the baseball world by storm! From a small town in Oklahoma to the bright lights of Yankee Stadium, his journey shows how talent and hard work can turn dreams into history. But behind the home runs and cheers, Mickey faced challenges that made his story even more powerful.

Themes

BiographySports Coming of AgePerseveranceAddiction Recovery

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade biography offers an engaging look at Mickey Mantle's life, highlighting his rise from a Depression-era childhood to baseball stardom with the New York Yankees. It addresses his athletic achievements alongside his struggles with physical injuries and alcohol, ultimately portraying his journey toward recovery and redemption. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book sensitively explores themes of perseverance and overcoming personal challenges.