Left behind

Jerry B. Jenkins

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Left behind

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

the kids

by Jerry B. Jenkins

Left Behind: The Kids

Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

As mysterious disappearances sweep the world, young heroes must face dark forces and make brave choices to protect what remains. They encounter challenges that test their courage, friendship, and faith in a world turned upside down. Danger and tough decisions await as they stand against a powerful enemy threatening everything they hold dear.

Themes

Good and EvilEnd of the WorldFaithFriendshipCourageChristian Eschatology

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include death, addiction, drug use. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Death Addiction Drug Use Physical Danger Fear & Anxiety Hospital Scene Cheating Gaslighting Teeth Damage Needles/Syringes
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

160 pages
26,842 words
2h 59m read-aloud
ISBN
0842321969
Pages
160
Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Published
1998
Type
Fiction
Word Count
26,842
Read-Aloud
~2h 59m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

End of the WorldRaptureGood and Evil