Going Through Tough Times (Faith 4 Life: Preteen Bible Study)
Steve Wamberg
Going Through Tough Times (Faith 4 Life: Preteen Bible Study)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Steve Wamberg
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The soft rustle of pages turns as you discover stories that feel like a warm hug on a cloudy day. You’ll hear whispers of hope and see colors of courage shining through when times get tough. These moments will make your heart feel brave and ready for anything.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book offers gentle, faith-based stories designed to help children ages 5-8 navigate challenging emotions and situations. With simple language suitable for grade 2 reading level, it introduces comforting biblical principles and practical lessons about resilience and hope. Parents should know it is a faith-centered resource focusing on emotional support without heavy conflict or distress.
Why we rated Going Through Tough Times (Faith 4 Life: Preteen Bible Study) 7C
Going Through Tough Times (Faith 4 Life: Preteen Bible Study) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 45 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Going Through Tough Times (Faith 4 Life: Preteen Bible Study) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Going Through Tough Times (Faith 4 Life: Preteen Bible Study) as 7C ("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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Fear & Anxiety.
Thematically, Going Through Tough Times (Faith 4 Life: Preteen Bible Study) explores faith, family, emotional resilience, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about faith, family, emotional resilience.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Content Flags
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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780764424694
- Pages
- 45
- Publisher
- Flagship Church Resources
- Published
- December 2002
- Type
- Fiction