The Boy Who Knew Too Much
Submision Type
book
Logline
A true story of a young baseball prodigy who shared vivid memories of being legendary baseball player Lou Gehrig in a previous life, sending his family on a journey of discovery, and challenging his mother to find the courage and conviction to share her son's life-changing story with the world.
Genre
Memoir,Suspense/Thriller,Adventure,Family
Short Summary
At the tender age of two, baseball prodigy Christian Haupt began sharing vivid memories of being a baseball player in the 1920s and '30s. From riding cross-country on trains, to his fierce rivalry with Babe Ruth, Christian described historical facts he could have not possibly known at the time.
Setting
Los Angeles, New York
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth
Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message,Twist
Mature Audience Themes
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Main Character Details
Name: Cathy Byrd
Age: 40
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Adventurous,Engaging,Faithful,Educated,Visionary,Outspoken,Funny,Empathetic,Underdog
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Genre
SUSPENSE, DRAMA
Brief
“The boy who knew too much” is a compelling and heartwarming true narrative about a young baseball prodigy who claimed to be legendary baseball player Lou Gehrig in a previous life. The book tells the story of his family as they navigate the challenges of this unique situation and go on a journey of making sense about the boy’s past life memories.
Overall Rating
EXCELLENT
Narrative Elements
Authors Writing Style: EXCELLENT
Characterization: EXCELLENT
Commerciality: EXCELLENT
Franchise Potential: EXCELLENT
Pace: EXCELLENT
Premise: EXCELLENT
Structure: EXCELLENT
Theme: EXCELLENT
Accuracy of Book Profile
Book profile is missing Additional Character details and Development Pitch.
Draw of Story
The idea of a young boy claiming to have past life memories is already fascinating and intriguing. Moreover, the story also delves into the emotional journey of the mother, the author Cathy Byrd, who is also a skillful storyteller, who is trying to understand her son's claims, and this is another aspect of the story that is highly compelling.
Possible Drawbacks
Nothing made me want to put the book down.
Use of Special Effects
THE STORY RELIES A LITTLE BIT ON SPECIAL EFFECTS
Primary Hook of Story
Firstly, the story itself is thought-provoking, and would likely make for a captivating and emotional film. The idea of a young boy claiming to have past life memories, and the journey of discovery that the family goes on to uncover the truth would be in itself compelling to watch. Additionally, the book delves into the world of baseball and provides an interesting look into the game's history and culture, which would most likely translate well to the big screen, attracting baseball fans. Furthermore, the journey of the mother's emotional struggle to understand her son's memories and her journey to find the courage and conviction to share his story with the world would be a powerful and moving subject.
Fanbase Potential
This could have a large fanbase if adapted, especially among baseball fans, but certainly not only among them, as the family’s journey into this unusual situation could be relatable for people in general due to variety of forms that people involved react to it.
Awards Potential
Considering that awards are often given to films that tackle complex and original stories, the movie adaptation of “The boy who knew too much” has the potential to be well-received by critics and audiences alike.
Envisioned Budget
MEDIUM BUDGET
Similar Films/TV Series
THE SIXTH SENSE
What’s New About the Story
“The boy who knew too much” is an original story in several ways. One of the most striking aspects of the story is the idea of a young person with vivid memories of being a legendary baseball player in a previous life. This is a unique and intriguing concept that is not often explored in literature or film, and it adds a fascinating layer of mystery to the story. Overall, this is an original story that combines an intriguing concept, emotional depth and an original look into baseball history and culture, making it unique and engaging. However, as reincarnation is a delicate and polemic subject, script needs to be handled with care.
Lead Characters
What makes the lead character, the young Christian, interesting, is also what makes this story compelling: the idea of past lives and the possibility of reincarnation, which is a controversial and complex subject that can be hard to tackle. However the author, also an important character in this story, manages to explore it in an original and skillful manner.
Uniqueness of Story
This is a rare gem. That being said,one potential area for improvement could be the pacing of the story. While the narrative is engaging and well-written, some readers may find that it moves slowly at times.
Possible Formats
Film: Studio, Indie, Streaming TV Series: Network, Cable, Limited Run / Mini-Series, Streaming
Analyst Recommendation
RECOMMEND
Justification
Overall, this is a unique story that is worth reading and adapting to audiovisual as it would suit anyone interested in exploring the mysteries of the human mind and soul, baseball or the idea of past lives.