Cover of Over the wall

Over the wall

by John H. Ritter

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

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.

Representation & Themes

SportsComing of AgeFamilyAngerVietnamese Conflict

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

Details

ISBN
0399234896
Pages
312
Publisher
Viking Books for Young Readers
Published
2000
Type
Fiction
Word Count
70,358

Genres

Young Adult Fiction

Subjects

Anger -- Fiction.Violence -- Fiction.Baseball -- Fiction.Cousins -- Fiction.Vietnamese Conflict, 1961-1975 -- Fiction.New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction.