Safe At Home A Comeback Kids Novel

Mike Lupica

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Safe At Home A Comeback Kids Novel

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mike Lupica

Comeback Kids

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Nick Crandall's world revolves around baseball, the sport that helps him feel grounded and accepted by his adoptive family. When he breaks barriers as the first seventh-grader to join the varsity team, he must navigate new challenges both on and off the field. His journey is about courage, belonging, and proving that determination can overcome any obstacle.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include identity & self-discovery, family. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Identity & Self-Discovery Family
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

200 pages
29,714 words
3h 18m read-aloud
ISBN
9780399247163
Pages
200
Publisher
Penguin
Published
2008
Type
Fiction
Word Count
29,714
Read-Aloud
~3h 18m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

BaseballSelf-confidenceTeamworkSchoolsOrphansAdoption