Children in new religions

Susan J. Palmer, Charlotte Hardman

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Children in new religions

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Susan J. Palmer, Charlotte Hardman

Reading Level 6 11MT 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 you grew up in a world where your family’s beliefs were very different from everyone else’s? Imagine living in a community full of new and unusual ideas, while the outside world feels like a strange place you’re just starting to understand. How would you decide what to believe and who you really are?

Quick Assessment

This book explores the experiences of children raised in various new religious movements during the late 1960s and 1970s, highlighting their unique perspectives and challenges. It examines how these children navigate between their communities and the broader secular world, while also addressing important questions about child welfare in alternative religious settings. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it provides thoughtful insights without graphic or intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MT — Moderate — Thematic
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

254 pages
ISBN
0813526191
Pages
254
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Published
1999
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

CultsChildrenReligious LifeChildren, Religious Life