Tee-Ball
Ned McIntosh, Rich Cropper
Tee-Ball
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Helping Beginning Players Develop Coordination and Confidence
by Ned McIntosh, Rich Cropper
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
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a tee-ball star? Imagine stepping up to the tee, gripping the bat just right, and hearing the crack of the ball as it flies through the air. But how do you learn all the tricks to hit, throw, and catch like a pro, while still having the most fun on the field?
Quick Assessment
This book is a comprehensive guide to tee-ball, perfect for parents and coaches of young children ages 9-12 interested in learning the fundamentals of baseball in a fun and supportive way. It covers everything from choosing equipment to teaching skills like hitting, throwing, and base running, with an emphasis on keeping practices enjoyable and encouraging confidence. The content is appropriate for middle-grade readers and focuses on skill-building without any intense or mature themes.
Why we rated Tee-Ball 9C
Tee-Ball is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 146 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tee-Ball works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Tee-Ball as 9C ("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, Tee-Ball explores sports, family, children, coaching, and skill development — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, family, children.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — 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
- 9780673756312
- Pages
- 146
- Publisher
- McGraw Hill Professional
- Published
- April 1997
- Type
- Fiction