The pig at 37 Pinecrest Drive

Susan Fleming

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The pig at 37 Pinecrest Drive

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Susan Fleming

Reading Level 4-5 9C 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

Terry grips his bat tight, eyes locked on the pitcher, when suddenly a pig named Cadillac charges onto the field, snorting loudly. Chaos erupts as the game stops—will Terry ever get his chance to be captain? The crowd holds its breath, waiting for what happens next.

Quick Assessment

This humorous middle-grade novel follows Terry, a boy determined to become captain of his baseball team, whose plans are hilariously disrupted by an unexpected visitor: a pig named Cadillac. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, the story explores themes of family dynamics and perseverance with lighthearted fun. Parents should know it contains mild comedic chaos without any troubling content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

127 pages
ISBN
0664326765
Pages
127
Publisher
Westminster John Knox Press
Published
1981
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Mothers and SonsPigsHumorous StoriesSwine