Sports great Darryl Strawberry

John Albert Torres

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Sports great Darryl Strawberry

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by John Albert Torres

Sports Great

Reading Level 6-7 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot Page-Turner

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

Discover the inspiring journey of Darryl Strawberry, a talented baseball player who rose to fame as the 1983 National League Rookie of the Year. This story highlights his dedication, challenges, and triumphs on and off the field. Perfect for young readers interested in sports and perseverance.

Themes

SportsBiographyAfrican American RepresentationComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

64 pages
9,536 words
1h 4m read-aloud
ISBN
0894902911
Pages
64
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Published
1990
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
9,536
Read-Aloud
~1h 4m
Text Density
Light Text

Subjects

Strawberry, DarrylBaseball PlayersUnited StatesAfrican Americans

People

Darryl Strawberry

Places

United States