Over the wall

John H. Ritter

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Over the wall

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by John H. Ritter

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) 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

Tyler struggles to control his fiery temper as he chases his dream of making the All-Star baseball team and catching the eye of a scout. Guided by his coach, a veteran who understands the cost of anger, Tyler must learn to channel his emotions through the game instead of fighting with his fists. Facing challenges on and off the field, Tyler’s journey is about growth, determination, and choosing the right path for his future.

Themes

SportsComing of AgeFamilyAngerVietnamese Conflict

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include anger, violence, war & conflict. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Anger Violence War & Conflict
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

312 pages
70,358 words
7h 49m read-aloud
ISBN
0399234896
Pages
312
Publisher
Viking Books for Young Readers
Published
2000
Type
Fiction
Word Count
70,358
Read-Aloud
~7h 49m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

AngerViolenceBaseballCousinsVietnamese Conflict, 1961-1975New York