Cover of Play ball!

Play ball!

by Matt Christopher

Little League Baseball

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

Eleven-year-old cousins Liam and Carter have always shared a love for baseball, playing side by side as catcher and pitcher. As their team advances toward the thrilling Little League Baseball® World Series, they face fierce rivals and unexpected obstacles that test their skills and their bond. Together, they learn what it truly means to be teammates both on and off the field.

Representation & Themes

SportsmanshipFamilyFriendshipBaseball & SoftballJuvenile fiction

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
9780316219945
Pages
218
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published
2013
Type
Fiction
Word Count
33,533

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Baseball playersBaseball & SoftballSportsmanshipCousinsJuvenile fictionSports & RecreationFictionBaseballBaseball storiesGeneralJUVENILE FICTIONChildren's fictionBaseball, fictionFamily, fictionAthletics, fictionJUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / Baseball & SoftballJUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / General