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That crazy Eddie and the science project of doom

Judy Cox

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That crazy Eddie and the science project of doom

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Judy Cox

Reading Level 3 Unrated Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Third grader Matt is dying to win first place at the school science fair. The prize is a gift certificate for fifty dollars and will buy him the skateboard of his dreams. But when he teams up with his best friend Eddie, he finds that working together isn't so easy. When Matt finds out what Eddie told the class when he was out sick, he wants to blow his top just like a real volcano. Will Matt lose the science fair competition and his best friend?

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

Why we rated That crazy Eddie and the science project of doom Level 0

That crazy Eddie and the science project of doom is written at a Level 3 reading level across 88 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, That crazy Eddie and the science project of doom works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate That crazy Eddie and the science project of doom as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.

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

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.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

88 pages
ISBN
0823419312
Pages
88
Publisher
Holiday House
Published
2005
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Best FriendsFriendshipScience ProjectsSchools