Baseball Crazy

Martyn Godfrey

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Baseball Crazy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Martyn Godfrey

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Rob is the luckiest kid in the world—he’s just landed the job of Special Batboy for the Blue Jays! But being so close to baseball greatness means facing big challenges on and off the field. Can Rob prove he’s more than just lucky, but truly baseball crazy?

Themes

Sports & RecreationFriendshipComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Rob, a young baseball fan who wins a contest to become the Blue Jays' Special Batboy. It's a lighthearted story about sportsmanship, friendship, and pursuing dreams, suitable for ages 9 to 12. The book contains no notable content concerns and encourages positive values related to teamwork and dedication.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

158 pages
ISBN
9781550280234
Pages
158
Publisher
Lorimer
Published
January 1, 1987
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Sports & RecreationBaseballToronto Blue JaysBaseball Stories