The home run mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The home run mystery
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
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
The Boxcar Children visit Pikesville and dive into the mystery surrounding the strange old ballpark where the Pikesville Half Moons play. When the rival team starts hitting too many home runs, the children uncover curious lights in a nearby abandoned factory and unravel the secret behind the town's haunting legend. Adventure and suspense blend as they discover that more than just the game is at stake.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, mystery. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
9/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0807533696
- Pages
- 120
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2000
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 16,326
- Read-Aloud
- ~1h 49m
- Text Density
- Light Text