Crazy Games

Sandra Glover

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Crazy Games

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sandra Glover

Reading Level 4-5 9ME 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

What if the coolest new computer game could pull you into a world where fantasy and reality start to mix? Brad is wary of Colford, a loner who lives in his own make-believe universe and wears old army uniforms. When the games turn from fun to frightening, what happens when you can’t tell what’s real anymore?

Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the impact of violent computer games on a young boy’s perception of reality, focusing on themes of friendship and social challenges. It is appropriate for readers ages 9-12 and thoughtfully addresses the blurring of fantasy and real life without graphic content, though it does touch on serious social issues like violence and mental health. Parents should note the story’s sensitive portrayal of a child struggling with distinguishing past and present.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Light

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

160 pages
ISBN
9781842700662
Pages
160
Publisher
Andersen
Published
May 30, 2002
Type
Fiction

Genres

Suspense fiction

Subjects

Fiction Dealing With Specific IssuesSocial IssuesViolenceViolence_fictionTeenage Boys