Madballs Almanac/#9022-1 (Madballs Novelty Books)
Jovial Bob Stine
Madballs Almanac/#9022-1 (Madballs Novelty Books)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jovial Bob Stine
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
What if your almanac was written by the silliest, goofiest Madballs ever? Imagine flipping through pages filled with wild, wacky facts that make no sense—and some sticky green goo that just won’t come off your fingers! Can you handle the messy, mad fun that’s about to get everywhere?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader almanac, aimed at ages 5-8, is a humorous take on the typical informational book, filled with silly, nonsensical content and playful gross-out elements like sticky green goo. It's designed to entertain young children with its fun and messy themes, without any educational facts. Suitable for kids who enjoy lighthearted, imaginative fiction with a touch of gross humor.
Why we rated Madballs Almanac/#9022-1 (Madballs Novelty Books) 7C
Madballs Almanac/#9022-1 (Madballs Novelty Books) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Madballs Almanac/#9022-1 (Madballs Novelty Books) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Madballs Almanac/#9022-1 (Madballs Novelty Books) 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, Madballs Almanac/#9022-1 (Madballs Novelty Books) weaves together humor and children: babies & toddlers.
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 humor, children: babies & toddlers.
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
2/10A 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
- 9780871350480
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Publishers' Group West
- Published
- October 1986
- Type
- Fiction