The Prince of Fenway Park

Julianna Baggott

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The Prince of Fenway Park

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Julianna Baggott

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Twelve-year-old Oscar feels like a curse follows him everywhere, just like the Boston Red Sox, who haven't won in decades. Sent to live with his mysterious, ailing father near Fenway Park, Oscar discovers a hidden world beneath the stadium where magical beings are trapped by a powerful jinx. To set them free and help his beloved team win, Oscar must face challenges from creatures who want the curse to stay forever.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fear & anxiety, divorce & family change. 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

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety Divorce & Family Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

336 pages
61,131 words
6h 48m read-aloud
ISBN
9780060872427
Pages
336
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
2009
Type
Fiction
Word Count
61,131
Read-Aloud
~6h 48m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Boston Red SoxFenway ParkBaseballOrphansFathers and SonsTime TravelSupernaturalBoston