What reading level is The Comeback Kid?

The Comeback Kid by Christopher Tremblay is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Comeback Kid appropriate for?

The Comeback Kid is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is The Comeback Kid?

The Comeback Kid is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Comeback Kid have any content warnings?

The Comeback Kid has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Comeback Kid?

The Comeback Kid by Christopher Tremblay is 120 pages.

The Comeback Kid

Christopher Tremblay

The Comeback Kid

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Christopher Tremblay

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Rowland grips his baseball glove tight as the crowd roars, but this game feels different—he’s playing in a new town, with new teammates who don’t know him yet. Just when he’s about to make the biggest catch of his life, something unexpected happens on the field that could change everything.

Themes

Boys / MenSports & Recreation - BaseballFriendship Coming of Age Family

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Rowland Smart as he navigates the challenges of moving across the country, starting at a new school, and building friendships through his love of baseball. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of change, resilience, and teamwork, with mild emotional moments related to adjustment and belonging.