What reading level is The Baseball Thief?

The Baseball Thief by Brian McFarlane is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Baseball Thief appropriate for?

The Baseball Thief is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LS (Light — Social).

Does The Baseball Thief have any content warnings?

The Baseball Thief has a HootRating of 11LS (Light — Social). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Baseball Thief?

The Baseball Thief by Brian McFarlane is 200 pages.

The Baseball Thief

Brian McFarlane

The Baseball Thief

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Book Eight in the Mitchell Brothers Series

by Brian McFarlane

Reading Level 6 11LS Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The bus crashes, and suddenly Max and Marty find themselves face-to-face with two baseball legends, Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson, stuck in a town that doesn't want them. When the stars are blamed for a crime they didn’t commit, Max and Marty race against time to uncover the truth—but danger is closing in fast.

Themes

Adventure Mystery Sports Friendship Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Max and Marty Mitchell as they befriend legendary baseball players stranded in a small town. When prejudice leads to wrongful accusations, the boys and their friends embark on a suspenseful adventure to clear their new friends' names. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of friendship, justice, and standing up against unfairness.