Baseball Great
by Tim Green
HarperCollinsPublishers 2009
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- sportsmanship
- peer pressure
- integrity and ethics
- family expectations
- friendship
- ambition
- fair play
- choices and consequences
About this book
A talented middle-school ballplayer earns a spot on an elite travel team and suddenly finds himself in a win-at-all-costs world. As pressure from coaches and parents mounts, he’s pushed toward mysterious “supplements” that promise quick results. He must decide what kind of player—and person—he wants to be while protecting his friends and his future. Fast-paced action, big-game moments, and real ethical dilemmas make this a gripping read for sports fans.
Setting: contemporary United States, competitive travel youth baseball
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baseball Great right for my child?
Yes — Baseball Great is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.4, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include sportsmanship, peer pressure, integrity and ethics.
How long does it take to read Baseball Great?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Baseball Great takes around 7.8h to finish. The book has 70,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Baseball Great have an AR quiz?
Yes — Baseball Great has an AR quiz available, worth 7 points. 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 Baseball Great?
Baseball Great has an AR reading level of 4.4, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — 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.