Big Day for Baseball (Magic Tree House #29)
by
2019
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- courage
- breaking barriers
- teamwork
- perseverance
- sportsmanship
- sibling collaboration
- history and social change
- time travel
About this book
Jack and Annie travel back to 1947 Brooklyn, where they find themselves at Ebbets Field on a history‑making day for baseball. With the magic tree house to guide them, they cross paths with Jackie Robinson and learn how courage and teamwork can change the game. Short chapters, plenty of illustrations, and exciting sports action make this an inviting read for newly independent readers. Perfect for kids who love baseball, time travel adventures, and true-history moments wrapped in fast-paced fiction.
Setting: Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, 1947
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Big Day for Baseball (Magic Tree House #29) right for my child?
Yes — Big Day for Baseball (Magic Tree House #29) is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.6, 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 courage, breaking barriers, teamwork.
How long does it take to read Big Day for Baseball (Magic Tree House #29)?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Big Day for Baseball (Magic Tree House #29) takes around 58m to finish. The book has 7,800 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Big Day for Baseball (Magic Tree House #29) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Big Day for Baseball (Magic Tree House #29) 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 Big Day for Baseball (Magic Tree House #29)?
Big Day for Baseball (Magic Tree House #29) has an AR reading level of 3.6, 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.