What reading level is Sports great Kevin Mitchell?

Sports great Kevin Mitchell by Glenn Dickey is at a Level 4 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Sports great Kevin Mitchell appropriate for?

Sports great Kevin Mitchell is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Sports great Kevin Mitchell?

Sports great Kevin Mitchell is nonfiction. Part of the Sports Great series.

Does Sports great Kevin Mitchell have any content warnings?

Sports great Kevin Mitchell has a HootRating of 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Sports great Kevin Mitchell?

Sports great Kevin Mitchell by Glenn Dickey is 64 pages (approximately 10,522 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Sports great Kevin Mitchell

Glenn Dickey

Sports great Kevin Mitchell

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Glenn Dickey

Sports Great

Reading Level 4 9LP Ages 9-12 Matched Page-Turner

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

Follow the journey of Kevin Mitchell from his challenging early years in San Diego to becoming a top baseball star for the Seattle Mariners. This inspiring story highlights his determination and love for the game, perfect for young readers who enjoy sports and real-life heroes.

Themes

SportsBiographyAfrican American RepresentationComing of Age Family

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Sports great Kevin Mitchell 9LP

Sports great Kevin Mitchell is written at a Level 4 reading level across 64 pages (approximately 10,522 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Sports great Kevin Mitchell works for readers up to grade 6.0.

Read aloud, Sports great Kevin Mitchell runs about 1.2 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Sports great Kevin Mitchell as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.

Thematically, Sports great Kevin Mitchell explores sports, biography, african american representation, coming of age, and family — 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.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, biography, african american representation.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 63 more books in the Sports Great series.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.