San Diego Padres (Baseball Today Series)
Bob Hinz
San Diego Padres (Baseball Today Series)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Collection of the Greatest Padres Stories Ever Told
by Bob Hinz
The text is written at a 6th 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
The San Diego Padres aren't just any baseball team — they're a thrilling mix of epic wins and tough losses that keep fans on the edge of their seats. From their first game in 1968 to unforgettable moments in the dugout, this book reveals why every pitch and play matters to the heart of baseball. Discover how a team can turn the game into a saga of passion and perseverance!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers an engaging look at the history of the San Diego Padres, perfect for middle-grade readers interested in sports and biographies. Written in accessible language, it highlights the team's memorable moments and challenges since 1968, making it suitable for ages 9 to 12. Parents should note it focuses on sports history without intense content, providing an inspiring sports narrative.
Why we rated San Diego Padres (Baseball Today Series) 11C
San Diego Padres (Baseball Today Series) is written at a Level 6 reading level across 209 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, San Diego Padres (Baseball Today Series) works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate San Diego Padres (Baseball Today Series) as 11C ("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, San Diego Padres (Baseball Today Series) explores sports, biography, friendship, and united states — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 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, biography, friendship.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — 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
- 9780898122817
- Pages
- 209
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
- Published
- October 1982
- Type
- Nonfiction