AUL the land
Matthew Cross
AUL the land
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Matthew Cross
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
Chappy races through a strange land, clutching his father’s backpack and a worn Bible. Strange creatures and mysterious clues surround him, but his biggest challenge is facing his own fears. What secret about his heritage will he uncover next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
AUL the Land is a middle-grade adventure about a boy named Chappy who embarks on a journey to a foreign land to fulfill a special mission. The story explores themes of faith, self-discovery, and courage, suitable for children ages 9-12. Parents should know the book includes spiritual elements and a focus on overcoming personal doubts in a fictional setting.
Why we rated AUL the land 9ME
AUL the land is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 180 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, AUL the land works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate AUL the land as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, AUL the land explores coming of age, adventure, faith, friendship, and family — 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 coming of age, adventure, faith.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780557054138
- Pages
- 180
- Publisher
- lulu.com
- Published
- November 26, 2009
- Type
- Fiction