Growing up together
Janice Kempe
Growing up together
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Janice Kempe
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered how you and your mom can grow stronger together every week? Imagine discovering new ways to share your faith and fun activities that bring you closer. What secrets will you uncover as you journey through each month's special theme?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Growing Up Together is a devotional calendar and activity book designed for mothers and children aged 9-12 to deepen their faith together. It offers simple, weekly activities that reinforce monthly themes, promoting shared spiritual growth in an accessible and engaging way. The content is age-appropriate and encourages family bonding through faith-based practices.
Why we rated Growing up together 9C
Growing up together is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 158 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Growing up together works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Growing up together as 9C ("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, Growing up together weaves together family and religious themes.
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 family, religious themes.
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
9C — ClearNo 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
- 0929239121
- Pages
- 158
- Publisher
- Discovery House
- Published
- 1989
- Type
- Fiction