Awakening

Claudia Cangilla McAdam

Cover of Awakening

Awakening

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Crossroads in Time Book

by Claudia Cangilla McAdam

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

The scent of ancient spices fills the air as Ronni's world shifts beneath her fingertips. Suddenly, she’s standing in the dusty streets of Jerusalem, hearing distant whispers of hope and sorrow. As she walks through history, a deep understanding stirs in her heart, changing everything she thought she knew.

Themes

FaithFamilyHistoricalSpiritual JourneyComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows eighth-grader Ronni as she navigates grief and faith after the loss of her father and brother. Through a mysterious illness, she is transported to Jerusalem during the final days of Jesus Christ, gaining profound insight into His sacrifice. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of loss, faith, and spiritual awakening with gentle sensitivity.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
7

Similar Books

Based on content and theme analysis

See all books like this →

Details

Book Length

152 pages
ISBN
9781933184616
Pages
152
Publisher
Sophia Institute Press
Published
2009
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Jesus ChristBibleN.THistory of Biblical EventsFaithSpace and TimeDeathCatholicsJerusalem1st Century

People

Jesus Christ

Places

Jerusalem