The Pitch
Brooke Vitale
The Pitch
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
TCH Decodable Reader
by Brooke Vitale
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
Mastering tricky words can make you a reading superstar! Discover how the TCH sound turns ordinary words into fun challenges that you can conquer. Unlock the secret to reading with confidence and see why every word matters!
Themes
Quick Assessment
The Pitch is a decodable reader designed for early readers aged 5-8, focusing on the TCH word-ending spelling pattern. It supports children who have already learned basic phonics skills and aims to strengthen their phonemic awareness and spelling through targeted activities. This book is a helpful resource for parents seeking to reinforce reading skills in a structured, engaging way.
Why we rated The Pitch 7C
The Pitch is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Pitch works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Pitch as 7C ("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 Pitch weaves together education and children's fiction.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about education, children's fiction.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781955947794
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Charge Mommy Books
- Published
- 2023
- Type
- Fiction