What reading level is Shoeless Joe & me?

Shoeless Joe & me by Dan Gutman is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Shoeless Joe & me appropriate for?

Shoeless Joe & me is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Ethical Dilemma.

What genre is Shoeless Joe & me?

Shoeless Joe & me is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Shoeless Joe & me have any content warnings?

Shoeless Joe & me has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Ethical Dilemma. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Shoeless Joe & me?

Shoeless Joe & me by Dan Gutman is 163 pages.

Shoeless Joe & me

Dan Gutman

Shoeless Joe & me

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

a baseball card adventure

by Dan Gutman

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if you could travel back in time to change history? Joe Stoshack holds a magical 1919 baseball card that might help him stop a scandal that ruined a baseball legend's career. But can he stop the envelope full of money from reaching Shoeless Joe before the big game?

Themes

HistorySportsTime TravelFriendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Joe Stoshack as he time-travels to 1919 in an attempt to prevent the Black Sox Scandal involving Shoeless Joe Jackson. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book explores historical themes around sports, integrity, and consequences. It contains mild tension related to gambling and ethical choices but remains appropriate for its target readers.