Kidcordance
Rick Osborne
Kidcordance
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Big Ideas from the Bible and Where to Find Them
by Rick Osborne
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
This book turns the Bible into your personal adventure guide, unlocking over 100 powerful words and ideas that shape the stories and lessons inside. Each page brings ancient wisdom to life in a way that shows why these timeless truths still matter today.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Kidcordance is an engaging reference and devotional book designed to introduce children ages 9-12 to key biblical concepts and Christian living. It presents over 100 important words and themes from the Bible in an accessible way, supporting both spiritual growth and reading comprehension for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated Kidcordance 11C
Kidcordance is written at a Level 6 reading level across 223 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Kidcordance works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Kidcordance as 11C ("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, Kidcordance explores religion - bible, children's nonfiction, christian living, and educational — 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 religion - bible, children's nonfiction, christian living.
- ✓ 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
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780310224723
- Pages
- 223
- Publisher
- Zonderkidz
- Published
- July 1, 1999
- Type
- Nonfiction