Mary Mae and the Gospel truth

Sandra Dutton

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Mary Mae and the Gospel truth

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sandra Dutton

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Mary Mae, a curious ten-year-old from southern Ohio, explores the ancient fossils around her home while navigating the challenge of balancing her family's Creationist beliefs with what she learns at school. As she discovers more about the world’s past, she seeks to understand how faith and science can coexist in her life. This heartfelt story captures the journey of a young girl finding her own truth.

Themes

FamilyComing of AgeScience & NatureFaithMother-Daughter Relationships

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

134 pages
22,193 words
2h 28m read-aloud
ISBN
9780547249667
Pages
134
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
22,193
Lexile
680L
Read-Aloud
~2h 28m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

FamiliesMothers and DaughtersCreationismChristian LifeConduct of LifeSchoolsOhioGirls

Places

Ohio