I am a Latter-Day Saint (Mormon)
Gayla Wise
I am a Latter-Day Saint (Mormon)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gayla Wise
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
Being a Latter-Day Saint means living with a big heart and strong faith. This book shows how one young member’s beliefs shape their everyday adventures and choices, making every day meaningful. Discover why their faith lights up their life and could inspire yours too.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces children ages 5-8 to the beliefs and practices of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints through the eyes of a young member. The book is designed to be accessible for grade 2 reading level, offering a gentle and positive portrayal of this faith tradition. It is appropriate for children interested in learning about diverse religious perspectives without any challenging content.
Why we rated I am a Latter-Day Saint (Mormon) 7C
I am a Latter-Day Saint (Mormon) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, I am a Latter-Day Saint (Mormon) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate I am a Latter-Day Saint (Mormon) 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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, I am a Latter-Day Saint (Mormon) explores religious themes, family, 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 religious themes, family, coming of age.
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.
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
- 0823952592
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
- Published
- 1999
- Type
- Fiction