The desperado who stole baseball
John H. Ritter
The desperado who stole baseball
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by John H. Ritter
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
In a lively California mining town during 1881, a spirited baseball team enlists a clever twelve-year-old orphan and the infamous outlaw Billy the Kid to take on the mighty Chicago White Stockings. Together, they face thrilling challenges in a high-stakes game that could change everything. Adventure and teamwork bring this wild West story to life on the baseball field.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
7/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780399246647
- Pages
- 274
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 57,990
- Read-Aloud
- ~6h 27m
- Text Density
- Standard