The Little League Team from the Black Lagoon
Mike Thaler
The Little League Team from the Black Lagoon
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mike Thaler
Illustrated by Jared Lee
Black Lagoon Adventures
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Hubie dreams of joining the baseball team and believes that practicing hard and using his special mitten, Grabber, will help him succeed. As tryouts approach, he learns about teamwork and determination in a fun and friendly way. Perfect for young readers who love sports and cheering for their favorite players!
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 2-3 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
8/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780439871624
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- Scholastic Paperbacks
- Published
- 2007
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 2,935
- Read-Aloud
- ~20 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy