Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level
6.3
Points
12.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
72358
Points per Word
0.000166
Page Count
231
Points per Page
0.051948
Description
Roy Hobbs returns to the Major Leagues at age 34. Still a tremendous player, he carries his team into the race for the National League pennant. However, he is plagued with romantic indecision and the temptation to fix games.