Safe At Home A Comeback Kids Novel
by Mike Lupica
Comeback Kids
Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th 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
Nick Crandall's world revolves around baseball, the sport that helps him feel grounded and accepted by his adoptive family. When he breaks barriers as the first seventh-grader to join the varsity team, he must navigate new challenges both on and off the field. His journey is about courage, belonging, and proving that determination can overcome any obstacle.
Representation & Themes
SportsFamilyComing of AgeFriendship
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — Mild Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Identity & Self-Discovery Family
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780399247163
- Pages
- 200
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 29,714
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
BaseballFictionSelf-confidenceTeamwork (Sports)SchoolsOrphansAdoption