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Awesome God

Gareth Brandt

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Awesome God

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gareth Brandt

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The room buzzes with questions as the group flips open their Bibles, eager to uncover the stories inside. Suddenly, a surprising truth about God shakes everything they thought they knew. What will this discovery mean for each of them?

Themes

ReligionBible StudyComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This book presents a five-session Bible study curriculum designed specifically for junior-high youth, introducing them to the God of the Bible in an accessible and engaging way. It is appropriate for young teens aged 13 to 18 and focuses on religious education without graphic or mature content. Parents can expect a thoughtful, faith-based approach suitable for guided group study.

Why we rated Awesome God 7C

Awesome God is written at a Level 2 reading level across 43 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Awesome God works for readers up to grade 4.0.

We rate Awesome God 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, Awesome God explores religion, bible study, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about religion, bible study, coming of age.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

43 pages
ISBN
9780873033350
Pages
43
Publisher
Faith & Life Press
Published
July 31, 1997
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

BibleStudyReligion