The ballgame with no one at bat

Steven Brezenoff

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The ballgame with no one at bat

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Steven Brezenoff

Illustrated by Calo, Marcos, illustrator

Reading Level 3 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Did you know a baseball game can stop without a single player stepping up to bat? Something sneaky happened at the stadium, and now it's up to a clever group of kids to uncover the truth—but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

MysterySchool Field TripsDetective and Mystery StoriesJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This early reader mystery follows a group of children who encounter a theft that halts a baseball game during a school field trip. Suitable for ages 5-8, the story introduces young readers to problem-solving and teamwork through an accessible narrative. There is mild tension related to the theft, but content is appropriate for young children.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

81 pages
ISBN
9781434259783
Pages
81
Publisher
Capstone
Published
2013
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

School Field TripsDetective and Mystery StoriesTheftMystery and Detective StoriesMinor League BaseballBaseballStealing