What reading level is The history of the Seattle Mariners?

The history of the Seattle Mariners by Michael E. Goodman is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The history of the Seattle Mariners appropriate for?

The history of the Seattle Mariners is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12C (Clear).

What genre is The history of the Seattle Mariners?

The history of the Seattle Mariners is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Baseball (2003) series.

Does The history of the Seattle Mariners have any content warnings?

The history of the Seattle Mariners has a HootRating of 12C (Clear). 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 history of the Seattle Mariners?

The history of the Seattle Mariners by Michael E. Goodman is 32 pages (approximately 2,291 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

The history of the Seattle Mariners

Michael E. Goodman

The history of the Seattle Mariners

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Michael E. Goodman

Baseball (2003)

Reading Level 7 12C Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot Page-Turner

The text is written at a 7th 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

Discover the exciting journey of the Seattle Mariners, from their start in 1976 to becoming a beloved baseball team. Explore key moments, players, and unforgettable games that shaped this team's story. Perfect for young sports fans eager to learn about baseball history!

Themes

SportsHistoryJuvenile literature

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated The history of the Seattle Mariners 12C

The history of the Seattle Mariners is written at a Level 7 reading level across 32 pages (approximately 2,291 words). Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The history of the Seattle Mariners works for readers up to grade 9.0.

Read aloud, The history of the Seattle Mariners takes about 15 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate The history of the Seattle Mariners as 12C ("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, The history of the Seattle Mariners explores sports, history, and juvenile literature — 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.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, history, juvenile literature.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 7 more books in the Baseball (2003) series.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

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.