What reading level is The Crazy Horse Electric Game?

The Crazy Horse Electric Game by Chris Crutcher is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Crazy Horse Electric Game appropriate for?

The Crazy Horse Electric Game is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Divorce & Family Change, Physical Danger, Disability Representation, Runaway Children.

What genre is The Crazy Horse Electric Game?

The Crazy Horse Electric Game is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

How many pages is The Crazy Horse Electric Game?

The Crazy Horse Electric Game by Chris Crutcher is 309 pages.

The Crazy Horse Electric Game

Chris Crutcher

The Crazy Horse Electric Game

Q: Does The Crazy Horse Electric Game have any content warnings?

The Crazy Horse Electric Game has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Divorce & Family Change, Physical Danger, Disability Representation, Runaway Children. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Chris Crutcher

Reading Level 7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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 star athlete who once amazed everyone suddenly loses everything in an accident? Imagine being betrayed by your family and friends, and then having to survive alone on the streets. How far would you go to reclaim your strength and find your place again?

Themes

Coming of Age Family Friendship Disability Representation Survival

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Willie Weaver, a former sports hero who loses his physical abilities after an accident and faces betrayal from his family and girlfriend. The story explores themes of resilience, identity, and overcoming hardship as Willie navigates life on the streets. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book handles mature topics like family conflict and disability with sensitivity.