What reading level is MLB?

MLB by B. Keith Davidson is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is MLB appropriate for?

MLB is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9C (Clear). Content flags: Illness & Injury.

MLB is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Crabtree Branches; Major League Sports (Crabtree) series.

Does MLB have any content warnings?

MLB has a HootRating of 9C (Clear). Content flags include: Illness & Injury. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is MLB?

MLB by B. Keith Davidson is 32 pages (approximately 974 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

MLB

B. Keith Davidson

MLB

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by B. Keith Davidson

Crabtree Branches; Major League Sports (Crabtree)

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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

Explore the exciting world of Major League Baseball, where legendary players and unforgettable teams make history. Dive into amazing facts about the game’s biggest stars, key positions, and thrilling moments on the field. Perfect for young fans eager to learn about America’s favorite pastime!

Themes

RecreationSports

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. Content themes include illness & injury. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated MLB 9C

MLB is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 32 pages (approximately 974 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.8 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, MLB works for readers up to grade 6.8.

Read aloud, MLB takes about 6 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate MLB as 9C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Illness & Injury.

Thematically, MLB weaves together recreation and sports.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about recreation, sports.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there is one more book in the Crabtree Branches; Major League Sports (Crabtree) series.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.