Gehen
Ines Langs
Gehen
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ines Langs
Illustrated by Syd Baker
The text is written at a 3rd 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
Have you ever wondered how just a few lines can express the deepest feelings inside? Imagine stepping into a world where poems open secret doors to the soul, revealing emotions that stories take pages to explain. What mysteries will you discover in these magical verses?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book is a collection of poems that explore a wide range of human emotions with lyrical beauty and depth. Recommended for teens aged 13 to 18, it encourages readers to experience poetry both silently and aloud, fostering emotional insight and appreciation for the art form. The content is gentle and suitable for young adults interested in literary expression and self-reflection.
Why we rated Gehen 8C
Gehen is written at a Level 3 reading level across 85 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Gehen works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Gehen as 8C ("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, Gehen explores poetry, emotional expression, art & creativity, and self-discovery — 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 poetry, emotional expression, art & creativity.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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
- 9780939990641
- Pages
- 85
- Publisher
- BoD – Books on Demand
- Published
- October 1990
- Type
- Fiction
- Language
- DE