In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson.
by Betty Bao Lord
Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
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
After moving from China to Brooklyn in 1947, a young girl finds comfort and friendship through her love of baseball and the inspiring Brooklyn Dodgers. As she navigates a new culture, she discovers courage and connection in unexpected places. This heartwarming tale celebrates friendship, resilience, and the joy of finding your place.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalFamilyFriendshipComing of AgeSportsHistorical
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0064401758
- Pages
- 169
- Publisher
- HarperTrophy
- Published
- 1984
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 26,776
Subjects
SchoolsChinese AmericansFictionChildren's stories, AmericanHousehold MovingSchool storiesJuvenile fictionImmigrantsReading list4th gradeBaseball storiesSt. MarksMoving, household, fictionChinese americans, fictionSchools, fictionBrooklyn (new york, n.y.), fictionChildren's fiction