Sports great Orel Hershiser
Ron Knapp
Sports great Orel Hershiser
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ron Knapp
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Discover the journey of Orel Hershiser, a talented pitcher who rose to fame by winning the Cy Young Award and leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a World Series victory. This inspiring tale highlights determination, teamwork, and the thrill of baseball for young sports fans.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 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
9/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0894903896
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- Enslow Publishers
- Published
- 1993
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 8,769
- Read-Aloud
- ~58 min
- Text Density
- Light Text