World Series
Alan Cho
World Series
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Alan Cho
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
Baseball isn't just a game—it's a world full of amazing moves, cool gear, and legendary players waiting to be discovered! This book takes you right onto the field where every pitch and catch could be the start of something legendary. Get ready to see why baseball is more than a sport—it's an adventure that brings everyone together.
Quick Assessment
World Series by Alan Cho introduces young readers to the fundamentals of baseball through engaging explanations of equipment, moves, and notable players. Designed for early readers ages 5-8, this book offers an accessible and exciting introduction to the sport without any challenging content. It's a great choice for children interested in sports or learning about baseball.
Why we rated World Series 7C
World Series is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, World Series works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate World Series 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, World Series explores sports, friendship, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, friendship, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9781791105846
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- We Are the Champions
- Published
- 2019
- Type
- Fiction