Miracles
Richard lewis
Miracles
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Poems by Children of the English-speaking World
by Richard lewis
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered what magic words can create when children from all over the world share their thoughts? Imagine poems bursting with feelings, dreams, and stories from eighteen different countries. What secrets will these verses reveal about the power of words?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book is a unique collection of poems written by children from eighteen countries where English is either a native or important second language. It offers middle-grade readers a diverse glimpse into youthful creativity and cultural perspectives through poetry. Suitable for ages 9-12, it encourages an appreciation of language and expression without containing any sensitive content.
Why we rated Miracles 11C
Miracles is written at a Level 6 reading level across 214 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Miracles works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Miracles as 11C ("Clear") 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, Miracles explores children's writings, english poetry, 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 children's writings, english poetry, multicultural.
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
11C — ClearNo 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
- 9780671427979
- Pages
- 214
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Published
- 1981
- Type
- Fiction