Under the baseball moon

John H. Ritter

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Under the baseball moon

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by John H. Ritter

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 11+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Andy dreams of making it big as a trumpet player, while Glory aims to shine on the softball field. Both teenagers from Ocean Beach, California, work hard to turn their passions into reality, discovering friendship and determination along the way. Their journey shows how chasing your dreams takes courage and heart.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

283 pages
58,924 words
6h 33m read-aloud
ISBN
0399236236
Pages
283
Publisher
Philomel Books
Published
2006
Type
Fiction
Word Count
58,924
Read-Aloud
~6h 33m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

SoftballTrumpetMusiciansInterpersonal RelationsCalifornia