What reading level is Play ball!?

Play ball! by Matt Christopher is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Play ball! appropriate for?

Play ball! is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Play ball!?

Play ball! is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Little League Baseball series.

Does Play ball! have any content warnings?

Play ball! has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Play ball!?

Play ball! by Matt Christopher is 218 pages (approximately 33,533 words).

Play ball!

Matt Christopher

Play ball!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Matt Christopher

Little League Baseball

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Eleven-year-old cousins Liam and Carter have always shared a love for baseball, playing side by side as catcher and pitcher. As their team advances toward the thrilling Little League Baseball® World Series, they face fierce rivals and unexpected obstacles that test their skills and their bond. Together, they learn what it truly means to be teammates both on and off the field.