Striking Out!
Michael Dixon
Striking Out!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Michael Dixon
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
The baseball team is in the middle of their toughest game yet — the scoreboard is stuck, the players are frustrated, and their coach is nowhere to be found. Voices echo from the dugout as they scramble to figure out their next move. Can they turn the game around before the last inning ends?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Striking Out! is a humorous and heartfelt play about a co-ed Little League baseball team struggling through a losing streak without their coach. Aimed at early readers aged 5-8, it explores themes of teamwork, perseverance, and self-discovery through lively dialogue and engaging scenes. The play includes opportunities for children to engage in mime and cheerleading, making it a fun educational experience with no intense content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780876022528
- Pages
- 34
- Publisher
- Anchorage Press (UK)
- Published
- June 1, 1984
- Type
- Fiction