Like Dandelion Dust
Karen Kingsbury
Like Dandelion Dust
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Karen Kingsbury
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Jack and Molly face a heart-wrenching decision when a judge orders their adopted son, Joey, to return to his birth father, a man with a troubled past. As they grapple with what’s best for Joey, their love and faith are put to the ultimate test. This powerful story explores family bonds, hope, and the meaning of true parenthood.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include divorce & family change, fear & anxiety, physical danger. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1931722854
- Pages
- 384
- Publisher
- Center Street
- Published
- June 15, 2006
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 91,824
- Read-Aloud
- ~10h 12m
- Text Density
- Standard