Making Time for God
Susan R. Garrett
Making Time for God
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Daily Devotions for Children and Families to Share
by Susan R. Garrett
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered how to find a quiet moment just for you and God? Imagine a special time every day where you can ask questions, share your feelings, and discover answers from the Bible. What might you learn about yourself and the world around you in those moments?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This daily devotional encourages children ages 9-12 to develop meaningful prayer and quiet time habits while exploring real-life issues such as race, diverse religious traditions, divorce, and jealousy. It offers thoughtful guidance grounded in Biblical teachings, helping young readers reflect on their experiences with honesty and compassion. Parents can expect an age-appropriate resource that promotes spiritual growth alongside emotional understanding.
Why we rated Making Time for God 9LN
Making Time for God 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, Making Time for God works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Making Time for God as 9LN ("Light — Neutral") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Race, Divorce, Jealousy.
Thematically, Making Time for God explores religion - devotional & prayer, family, identity & self-discovery, and multicultural — 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 - devotional & prayer, family, identity & self-discovery.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LN — Light — NeutralLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780613952859
- Publisher
- Tandem Library
- Published
- September 2002
- Type
- Fiction