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Blaster Master

Peter Lerangis

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Blaster Master

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel Based on the Best-selling Game by Sunsoft

by Peter Lerangis

Reading Level 4-5 9MP Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Here's a secret: Jason's adventure starts when his pet disappears into a swamp. Beneath the murky waters lies a hidden chest—and behind it, a secret underground world filled with strange, glowing mutants. But that's only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Jason as he ventures into a mysterious swamp and discovers an underground cavern inhabited by radioactive mutants. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, the story contains mild fantasy peril and themes of adventure and discovery. Parents should note the presence of fantasy violence and some suspenseful moments.

Why we rated Blaster Master 9MP

Blaster Master is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 119 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Blaster Master works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Blaster Master as 9MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, Blaster Master explores adventure, fantasy world-building, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9MP — Moderate — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

119 pages
ISBN
9780590437783
Pages
119
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
1990
Type
Fiction

Genres

Blaster master (Game)

Subjects

Science FictionBlaster Master