Like Dandelion Dust

Karen Kingsbury

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Like Dandelion Dust

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Karen Kingsbury

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

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

FamilyComing of AgeReligiousParent and Child

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 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Divorce & Family Change Fear & Anxiety Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

384 pages
91,824 words
10h 12m read-aloud
ISBN
1931722854
Pages
384
Publisher
Center Street
Published
June 15, 2006
Type
Fiction
Word Count
91,824
Read-Aloud
~10h 12m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

Modern FictionPopular American FictionReligiousParent and ChildChristianAdopted ChildrenCustody of ChildrenAdopted Children in FictionParent and Child in FictionDramaCustody of Children in FictionAtlantaLarge Type Books

Places

Atlanta (Ga.)