Arthur and the Seventh-Inning Stretcher
by Stephen Krensky
Turtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media 2001
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- honesty
- friendship
- sportsmanship
- teamwork
- peer pressure
- responsibility
- consequences
About this book
Arthur and his friends are crazy about baseball, and Arthur is eager to be part of the big day at the ballpark. To impress everyone, he starts to stretch the truth—until his tall tales catch up with him just as the game reaches the seventh-inning stretch. With help from his friends, he learns that honesty and teamwork matter more than showing off. A light, funny chapter book perfect for early readers who like sports and the Arthur TV series.
Setting: Elwood City and a local ballpark, contemporary
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arthur and the Seventh-Inning Stretcher right for my child?
Yes — Arthur and the Seventh-Inning Stretcher is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.5, which is typical for 3rd grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include honesty, friendship, sportsmanship.
How long does it take to read Arthur and the Seventh-Inning Stretcher?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Arthur and the Seventh-Inning Stretcher takes around 46m to finish. The book has 6,200 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Arthur and the Seventh-Inning Stretcher have an AR quiz?
Yes — Arthur and the Seventh-Inning Stretcher has an AR quiz available, worth 1 point. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Arthur and the Seventh-Inning Stretcher?
Arthur and the Seventh-Inning Stretcher has an AR reading level of 3.5, which places it at a 3rd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.