Larry Burkett's All about Money
Kevin Miller
Larry Burkett's All about Money
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Discovering the History, Purpose, and Effect of
by Kevin Miller
Illustrated by Gary Locke
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
The crisp rustle of dollar bills and the soft clink of coins fill the air as you dive into the world of money. Imagine learning how every penny you earn or spend can tell a story about responsibility and care. Feel the excitement of discovering secrets that can help you grow into a wise and generous money manager.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers practical guidance for children aged 9 to 12 on managing money through the lens of biblical stewardship. It combines scriptural wisdom with expert advice to encourage responsible financial habits rooted in Christian values. Parents can expect a faith-based approach that introduces fundamental concepts of money management appropriate for elementary readers.
Why we rated Larry Burkett's All about Money 9C
Larry Burkett's All about Money is written at a Level 4-5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Larry Burkett's All about Money works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Larry Burkett's All about Money 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, Larry Burkett's All about Money explores religion - christianity, business & economics, juvenile nonfiction, and christian living — 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 - christianity, business & economics, juvenile nonfiction.
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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9781417609239
- Publisher
- Tandem Library
- Published
- January 2003
- Type
- Fiction