Have a Little Faith

Mitch Albom

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Have a Little Faith

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A True Story

by Mitch Albom

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

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

A writer reconnects with his past when an elderly rabbi invites him to speak at his funeral, leading to an unexpected friendship with a former convict turned pastor serving a struggling community. Their shared journeys explore the meaning of faith, hope, and redemption in everyday life. This heartfelt story reveals how belief can unite people from different walks of life.

Themes

FaithPersonal TransformationFriendshipSocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

272 pages
45,917 words
5h 6m read-aloud
ISBN
9780786868728
Pages
272
Publisher
Zondervan
Published
September 29, 2009
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
45,917
Read-Aloud
~5h 6m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Health, Mind & BodySelf-HelpPersonal TransformationNonfictionEducationReligion & SpiritualityJudaismNew AgeSpiritualityFaithReligionSelf-ImprovementChristian LifeLarge Type BooksFuneral Rites and CeremoniesEulogiesFuneral RitesVie ChrétienneFoiJudaïsmeLivres En Gros CaractèresFunéraillesRites Et CérémoniesÉlogesLarge Print BooksFuneralsFeHealing

People

Henry P. CovingtonMitch Albom (1958-)Albert L. Lewis