Blood, Sweat and Jesus

Kerry Stillman

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Blood, Sweat and Jesus

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Story of a Christian Hospital Bringing Hope and Healing Into a Muslim Community

by Kerry Stillman

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if a tiny hospital in a faraway African village could change lives through miracles and medicine? Here, faith and science meet in a place where danger and hope walk side by side. This story shows why courage and prayer matter more than you might think.

Themes

FaithAdventureCultural DiversityMedical CareComing of AgeSocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel shares the true experiences of a physiotherapist working in a Christian hospital in a remote Muslim area of Cameroon. It explores themes of cultural differences, faith, and medical challenges while handling sensitive topics like terrorism and religious diversity thoughtfully. Suitable for ages 9-12, it encourages empathy and understanding of global communities and missionary work.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Religious Themes Cultural Differences
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

258 pages
ISBN
9781788931496
Pages
258
Publisher
Authentic
Published
2020
Type
Fiction

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