What reading level is Thumb on a Diamond?

Thumb on a Diamond by Ken Roberts is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Thumb on a Diamond appropriate for?

Thumb on a Diamond is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Thumb on a Diamond?

Thumb on a Diamond is fiction — Baseball.

Does Thumb on a Diamond have any content warnings?

Thumb on a Diamond has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Thumb on a Diamond?

Thumb on a Diamond by Ken Roberts is 128 pages.

Thumb on a Diamond

Ken Roberts

Thumb on a Diamond

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ken Roberts

Illustrated by Leanne Franson

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

What would you do if winning a baseball game could take you on the biggest adventure of your life? Leon, known as 'Thumb,' and his best friend Susan dream of more than their quiet village—they want to play their way to the big city of Vancouver. But can a team of friends really become champions?

Themes

FriendshipSports & RecreationComing of Age AdventureTeamwork

Quick Assessment

Thumb on a Diamond follows Leon and his friend Susan as they form a baseball team to compete for the regional championship, hoping to visit Vancouver. Suitable for middle-grade readers, the story explores themes of friendship, teamwork, and ambition without any intense content. It is an engaging sports fiction ideal for children aged 9 to 12.