My new team

Ryan Howard

Cover of My new team

My new team

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ryan Howard

Little Rhino

Reading Level 3-4 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

When Little Rhino joins a new Little League team thanks to his grandfather, he’s thrilled to play baseball. But his enthusiasm fades when he realizes a bully is on his team, making every game a challenge. Can he find a way to enjoy baseball and stand up to the bully?

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include bullying, mild peril. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Bullying Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

More in the Little Rhino Series

Similar Books

Based on content and theme analysis

See all books like this →

Details

Book Length

112 pages
10,842 words
1h 12m read-aloud
ISBN
9780545674904
Pages
112
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
2015
Type
Fiction
Word Count
10,842
Read-Aloud
~1h 12m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Baseball StoriesBaseballBulliesGrandparentsLittle League BaseballGrandfathersSchool Children