Story of the Philadelphia Phillies
Michael E. Goodman
Story of the Philadelphia Phillies
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Michael E. Goodman
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Did you know the Philadelphia Phillies have been swinging bats and catching dreams since 1883? Behind every game, there's a secret story about players who became legends and moments that made fans cheer loudest. But that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces children ages 5-8 to the history of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team, highlighting key players and memorable events from 1883 to today. It offers an accessible, engaging look at sports history suitable for young readers with a grade 2 reading level. Parents should note the focus is on sports and team legacy without complex or mature themes.
Why we rated Story of the Philadelphia Phillies 7C
Story of the Philadelphia Phillies is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Story of the Philadelphia Phillies works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Story of the Philadelphia Phillies as 7C ("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, Story of the Philadelphia Phillies explores baseball, sports, and history — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about baseball, sports, history.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — 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
- 9780898126495
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Creative Paperbacks
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Nonfiction