Angel Just Like You
Cheri Cameron Newell
Angel Just Like You
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Cheri Cameron Newell
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Every child is a little angel, shining bright in their own special way. This book proves that being an angel isn’t about wings or halos, but about the love and kindness you share. Discover why your sparkle matters more than you think!
Quick Assessment
Angel Just Like You is a heartwarming picture book designed for early readers aged 5 to 8. It emphasizes the special bond between mother and child while promoting reading readiness through color-coded words. Its gentle themes of love and innocence make it an ideal keepsake for families, with proceeds supporting breast cancer charities.
Why we rated Angel Just Like You 7C
Angel Just Like You is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Angel Just Like You works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Angel Just Like You as 7C ("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, Angel Just Like You explores family, coming of age, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, coming of age, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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
- 9781467553568
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Independent Publisher
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction