Blast off Kid : Number Sense
Laura Driscoll
Blast off Kid : Number Sense
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Place Value
by Laura Driscoll
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
James is racing against time, sorting Blast Off Energy Bar wrappers into neat groups, counting faster than ever before. The whole town is buzzing, helping him reach 10,000 wrappers for a shot at Space Camp. But just when he thinks he's close, a big surprise changes everything!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader follows James as he embarks on a fun counting adventure to win a trip to Space Camp by collecting 10,000 energy bar wrappers. The story encourages number sense and grouping skills, making math engaging for children ages 5 to 8. It presents positive themes of community involvement and perseverance without any challenging content.
Why we rated Blast off Kid : Number Sense 7C
Blast off Kid : Number Sense is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Blast off Kid : Number Sense works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Blast off Kid : Number Sense as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Blast off Kid : Number Sense explores counting books, children's fiction, contests, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about counting books, children's fiction, contests.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781575655673
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Boyds Mills & Kane
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction