Philadelphia Phillies
Sara Gilbert
Philadelphia Phillies
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sara Gilbert
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Feel the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd as the Philadelphia Phillies take the field! The smell of fresh-cut grass fills the air while players slide into home, chasing baseball glory. Every game tells a story of teamwork and triumph, making the Phillies’ journey unforgettable.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces young children to the history and highlights of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team. Written at a grade 2 level, it features simple text and engaging photographs to capture the excitement of baseball's biggest moments. Suitable for ages 5-8, it offers an accessible introduction to sports history without any intense content.
Why we rated Philadelphia Phillies 7C
Philadelphia Phillies is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Philadelphia Phillies works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Philadelphia Phillies as 7C ("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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Philadelphia Phillies explores sports, history, and friendship — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, history, friendship.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9781608182701
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Creative Paperbacks
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Nonfiction