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Miracles

Arvey, Michael.

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Miracles

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Opposing Viewpoints

by Arvey, Michael.

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered if miracles really happen? Imagine a world where saints appear, mysterious healings take place, and strange images hold special powers. What if these incredible events are true, but experts just can’t agree on why?

Themes

SupernaturalMiraclesMysteryCritical Thinking

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book explores various supernatural phenomena like apparitions, stigmata, and miraculous healings through the eyes of experts with differing opinions. Suitable for ages 9-12, it encourages curiosity and critical thinking about miracles without promoting a specific belief. The book handles complex topics thoughtfully, making it appropriate for young readers interested in mysteries and spiritual questions.

Why we rated Miracles 9LE

Miracles 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, Miracles works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Miracles as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") 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.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Miracles explores supernatural, miracles, mystery, and critical thinking — 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 supernatural, miracles, mystery.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

112 pages
ISBN
9780899080840
Pages
112
Publisher
Greenhaven Press, Incorporated
Published
1990
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

MiraclesSupernatural