Roberto's Bat (Summit Books)
Allen B. Boyer
Roberto's Bat (Summit Books)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Allen B. Boyer
Illustrated by Dan Hatala
The text is written at a 5th 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
Luke discovers a baseball bat once owned by the legendary Roberto Clemente, and wonders if it holds magical powers or simply boosts his confidence. As he steps up to the plate, Luke learns that believing in himself might be the real key to success. This inspiring story blends sports excitement with a journey of self-discovery.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0789161494
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Perfection Learning
- Published
- August 2004
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 26,562
- Read-Aloud
- ~2h 57m
- Text Density
- Standard