What reading level is The Story of the New York Mets (The Story of the...)?

The Story of the New York Mets (The Story of the...) by Michael E. Goodman is at a Level 7-8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Story of the New York Mets (The Story of the...) appropriate for?

The Story of the New York Mets (The Story of the...) is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12C (Clear).

What genre is The Story of the New York Mets (The Story of the...)?

The Story of the New York Mets (The Story of the...) is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Baseball: The Great American Game series.

Does The Story of the New York Mets (The Story of the...) have any content warnings?

The Story of the New York Mets (The Story of the...) 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 Story of the New York Mets (The Story of the...)?

The Story of the New York Mets (The Story of the...) by Michael E. Goodman is 48 pages (approximately 5,665 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

The Story of the New York Mets (The Story of the...)

Michael E. Goodman

The Story of the New York Mets (The Story of the...)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Michael E. Goodman

Baseball: The Great American Game

Reading Level 7-8 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 New York Mets, from their early days to their most thrilling moments on the field. Learn about the players who made history and what lies ahead for this beloved baseball team. Perfect for young fans eager to dive into the world of sports and teamwork.

Themes

Sports & RecreationBaseballJuvenile SportsNonfictionChildren Ages 9-12

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 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 Story of the New York Mets (The Story of the...) 12C

The Story of the New York Mets (The Story of the...) is written at a Level 7-8 reading level across 48 pages (approximately 5,665 words). Strong independent readers around grade 8.2 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Story of the New York Mets (The Story of the...) works for readers up to grade 9.2.

Read aloud, The Story of the New York Mets (The Story of the...) takes about 38 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate The Story of the New York Mets (The Story of the...) 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 Story of the New York Mets (The Story of the...) explores sports & recreation, baseball, juvenile sports, nonfiction, and children ages 9-12 — 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 & recreation, baseball, juvenile sports.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 5 more books in the Baseball: The Great American Game 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.