Get a grip on your money

Larry Burkett

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Get a grip on your money

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

a young adult study in Christian financial management

by Larry Burkett

Reading Level 4-5 9LS Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Money is flying everywhere, and numbers are spinning out of control! Imagine trying to hold onto your allowance when the whole world seems to be borrowing and spending like crazy. But what happens when the debt monster grows too big to handle?

Themes

FinancePersonal ResponsibilityEducation

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book introduces young readers to basic financial concepts through an engaging narrative about economic challenges and government debt. While simplifying complex ideas like federal deficits and borrowing, it encourages critical thinking about personal finance and economic responsibility. Suitable for ages 9-12, it does not contain distressing content but may introduce concepts requiring parental explanation.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LS — Light — Social
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

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

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

127 pages
ISBN
9780929608754
Pages
127
Publisher
Focus on the Family Pub.
Published
1990
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Finance, PersonalPersonal Finance