Ites
Butler, David (Seminary teacher)
Ites
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
An Illustrated Guide to the People in the Book of Mormon
by Butler, David (Seminary teacher)
Illustrated by Jeppesen, Ryan, illustrator
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
These aren't just names in a book—they're heroes and tricksters with stories that leap off the page! From brave Aaron to clever Zoram, each character shows how their choices shape their world. Discover why their lessons still matter and how they can guide your own adventures today.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book introduces children ages 9-12 to key figures from the Book of Mormon through engaging biographies that combine storytelling, moral lessons, and interactive activities. It offers a family-friendly way to explore religious history and values, making it suitable for both individual and group reading. The content supports faith-based learning without intense or challenging material.
Why we rated Ites 9C
Ites is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 107 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Ites works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Ites 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, Ites explores biography, family, religious themes, educational, and interactive learning — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
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 biography, family, religious themes.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781609079383
- Pages
- 107
- Publisher
- Deseret Book
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Nonfiction