Extreme Pursuit
John E. Davis, M.A.
Extreme Pursuit
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Winning the Race for the Heart of Your Son
by John E. Davis, M.A.
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What does it really mean to live a life full of grace and hope? Imagine unlocking ancient secrets about forgiveness, courage, and becoming the best version of yourself. But can one journey change everything you thought you knew about right and wrong?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book explores key Christian themes such as righteousness, grace, and transformation through a story inspired by the Apostle Paul's teachings in Romans. Designed for ages 9-12, it offers accessible insights into faith and character development without graphic content. The book includes study aids and discussion questions to encourage thoughtful reflection and personal growth.
Why we rated Extreme Pursuit 11LE
Extreme Pursuit is written at a Level 6 reading level across 205 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Extreme Pursuit works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Extreme Pursuit as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Extreme Pursuit explores christian life - character & values, christian life - general, christian education - children & youth, religion, and inspirational — 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 christian life - character & values, christian life - general, christian education - children & youth.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781600061004
- Pages
- 205
- Publisher
- NavPress Publishing Group
- Published
- August 27, 2007
- Type
- Nonfiction