Mystery at the Ballpark (Bradford Family Adventure Ser #7)
Jerry B. Jenkins
Mystery at the Ballpark (Bradford Family Adventure Ser #7)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jerry B. Jenkins
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.
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About This Book
Daniel's heart pounds as he watches his friend Chad suddenly disappear into the crowd at Raider Stadium. The crack of the bat and cheers around him drown out the danger, but Daniel knows something is terribly wrong. Will he find Chad before it's too late?
Quick Assessment
This early reader mystery follows Daniel as he becomes the sole witness to his friend's kidnapping during a lively baseball game. Suitable for ages 5-8, it combines suspense with accessible language to engage young readers without intense content. Parents should note that the story involves mild peril but resolves in a child-appropriate manner.
Why we rated Mystery at the Ballpark (Bradford Family Adventure Ser #7) 8LP
Mystery at the Ballpark (Bradford Family Adventure Ser #7) is written at a Level 3 reading level across 71 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Mystery at the Ballpark (Bradford Family Adventure Ser #7) works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Mystery at the Ballpark (Bradford Family Adventure Ser #7) as 8LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Mystery at the Ballpark (Bradford Family Adventure Ser #7) explores mystery, adventure, friendship, and sports — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780802408112
- Pages
- 71
- Publisher
- Moody Pub
- Published
- April 1990
- Type
- Fiction