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Healing the past

Janet E. Sahafi

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Healing the past

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Janet E. Sahafi

Reading Level 6 Unrated Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 6th 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

(Janet E. Sahafi explains how to get rid of childhood traumas that often last into adulthood and can some times ruin a person s life. She believes that with forgiveness, acceptance and love all individuals can recover from such traumas)

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Healing the past Level 0

Healing the past is written at a Level 6 reading level across 244 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Healing the past works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Healing the past as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.

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.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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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
5
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

244 pages
ISBN
185371741X
Pages
244
Publisher
Poolbeg Press
Published
1997
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

PsychodramaPsychic TraumaTreatmentPsychic Trauma in ChildrenSpiritual Healing