This is the game
Diane ZuHone Shore
This is the game
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Diane ZuHone Shore
The text is written at a 4th 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
Feel the thrill as the baseball zips from the pitcher’s hand to the batter’s swing in a lively celebration of America’s favorite sport. From neighborhood games to roaring stadium crowds, energetic poems and bright pictures capture the excitement and history of baseball. Perfect for young readers ready to dive into the fun and rhythm of the game.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 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
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780060555221
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 555
- Read-Aloud
- ~4 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy