A Child's Bible
Anne Edwards
A Child's Bible
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The New Testament / re-written for children by Shirley Steen / illustrated by Charles Front
by Anne Edwards
The text is written at a 6th 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
Have you ever wondered what the stories of the New Testament really say? Imagine stepping into a world filled with miracles, lessons, and incredible journeys—all told in a way that's easy to understand. What secrets and surprises will you uncover in these timeless tales?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers a prose retelling of key stories from the New Testament, designed for children aged 9 to 12. It presents important biblical events and teachings in accessible language suitable for middle-grade readers. Parents should note that while it simplifies complex themes, it remains a faithful introduction to Christian scripture.
Why we rated A Child's Bible 11C
A Child's Bible is written at a Level 6 reading level across 288 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A Child's Bible works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate A Child's Bible as 11C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, A Child's Bible explores religious themes, children's nonfiction, family, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about religious themes, children's nonfiction, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780330236904
- Pages
- 288
- Publisher
- Pan
- Published
- June 2001
- Type
- Fiction