Mending the Soul

Steven R. Tracy

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Mending the Soul

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Understanding and Healing Abuse

by Steven R. Tracy

Reading Level 6 11IE Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

There's a hidden story about healing that many don't talk about—a secret journey from pain to hope. What if the toughest wounds could start to mend with the right help? But that's only the beginning.

Themes

Christian MinistrySelf-HelpSuffering & GriefSpirituality

Quick Assessment

Mending the Soul is a thoughtfully written middle-grade fiction that explores the difficult topic of child sexual abuse within a Christian ministry context. It combines biblical and scientific insights to offer a message of healing and hope, suitable for ages 9-12 with parental guidance due to sensitive subject matter.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11IE — Intense — Emotional
Emotional
Intense
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Child Sexual Abuse
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
8
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

272 pages
ISBN
9780310259718
Pages
272
Publisher
Harper Collins
Published
May 1, 2005
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Christian Ministry & Pastoral ActivitySelf-HelpChristianityChristian LifeSuffering & GriefChild Sexual AbuseSpiritualityReligionReligious AspectsChristian LivingPastoral Counseling ofAbuseDeath, Grief, BereavementChristian InterestAdult Child Sexual Abuse VictimsSexually Abused ChildrenAdult Child Sexual Abuse VictiChild AbuseAbused ChildrenAdult Child Abuse Victims