More and still more
Joe Engelkemier
More and still more
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Passion for All God Offers
by Joe Engelkemier
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
There's a secret about growing closer to God that many don't know—it's about discovering more and still more of His love every day. Imagine unlocking qualities in yourself that reflect the kindness and strength of a true Savior. But that's only the beginning of an incredible journey.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This fiction book is designed for young readers aged 13 to 18 who are interested in deepening their understanding of Christian faith, specifically within the Seventh-Day Adventist tradition. It offers spiritual teachings aimed at inspiring new Christians and encouraging readers to develop admirable qualities modeled after Jesus. The content is appropriate for its age group and focuses on faith and character growth without intense or challenging themes.
Why we rated More and still more 9C
More and still more is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 143 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, More and still more works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate More and still more as 9C ("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, More and still more explores religious life, coming of age, spiritual growth, and christian life — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about religious life, coming of age, spiritual growth.
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
9C — 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
- 0816317100
- Pages
- 143
- Publisher
- Pacific Press Publishing Association
- Published
- 1998
- Type
- Fiction