Living the Faith (Faith Matters for Young Adults)
Abingdon Press
Living the Faith (Faith Matters for Young Adults)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Abingdon Press
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Faith isn't just a Sunday thing—it's a powerful guide that shapes every part of your life. This book shows how believing can spark real change, even when life gets complicated. Discover why living your faith boldly matters more than ever.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers a series of thirteen thematic studies designed for young adults aged 13 to 18, exploring core Christian beliefs and their practical application in daily life. It provides an accessible introduction to faith-based living, making it suitable for teens interested in deepening their understanding of Christianity. The content is appropriate for this age group and focuses on positive spiritual growth without heavy theological jargon.
Why we rated Living the Faith (Faith Matters for Young Adults) 9LT
Living the Faith (Faith Matters for Young Adults) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 112 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Living the Faith (Faith Matters for Young Adults) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Living the Faith (Faith Matters for Young Adults) as 9LT ("Light — Thematic") 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, Living the Faith (Faith Matters for Young Adults) explores christian life, faith, coming of age, and religious education — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about christian life, faith, coming of age.
- ✓ 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
9LT — Light — ThematicNo 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
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780687493807
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- Abingdon Press
- Published
- August 2006
- Type
- Nonfiction