Israel : a Prince with God
Frederick Brotherton Meyer
Israel : a Prince with God
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Story of Jacob Re-told
by Frederick Brotherton Meyer
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Jaden Israel isn’t just any boy—he’s a prince chosen by God, and that changes everything. Discover how he learns to celebrate what makes him truly unique, and why that matters more than anyone could imagine.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This bilingual (Spanish and English) book follows Jaden Israel, a young boy exploring his identity through faith and self-discovery. Designed for ages 13-18, it offers positive messages about individuality and spiritual growth, supported by activities and affirmations for parents and educators. The series aims to promote wholesome values and supports global missions through its sales.
Why we rated Israel : a Prince with God 9LE
Israel : a Prince with God is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 180 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Israel : a Prince with God works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Israel : a Prince with God as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Israel : a Prince with God explores faith & spirituality, coming of age, family, positive values, and bilingual education — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ 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 & spirituality, coming of age, family.
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
9LE — Light — EmotionalNo 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
- 9781946388056
- Pages
- 180
- Publisher
- La'Wana Harris
- Published
- 19??
- Type
- Fiction