Faith
Megan Howard, Jon Barrett
Faith
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Stories of Belief and Inspiration
by Megan Howard, Jon Barrett
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Faith can move mountains, and this book proves it. Real teens and famous people reveal how their beliefs helped them conquer the hardest moments. Discover why having faith can change everything.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book features stories from teenagers and celebrities who overcame major life challenges through their faith and personal beliefs. Aimed at young adults, it explores themes of resilience, emotions, and inspiration without graphic content. Suitable for readers ages 13-18, it offers positive messages about perseverance and hope.
Why we rated Faith 9LE
Faith is written at a Level 4-5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Faith works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Faith as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Emotional: Fear & Anxiety.
Thematically, Faith explores religion - inspirational, emotions & feelings, girls & women, social issues, and juvenile nonfiction — 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 - inspirational, emotions & feelings, girls & women.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" 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
- ISBN
- 9780613715072
- Publisher
- Turtleback
- Published
- October 2001
- Type
- Fiction