Not Everybody's Doing It...
CRC Publications, Norman D. Stolpe
Not Everybody's Doing It...
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Making Choices about Sex
by CRC Publications, Norman D. Stolpe
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered what it really means to make your own choices about love and friendship? Imagine facing tricky questions about dating and what’s right for you, all while trying to figure out who you are. What will you decide when everyone else seems to be doing something different?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book addresses important topics about dating, sexuality, and values from a Christian perspective, designed for teens aged 13 to 18. It encourages thoughtful discussion and helps young readers develop confidence in making moral and responsible decisions rooted in their faith. The content is age-appropriate and supports open conversations about social and personal choices.
Why we rated Not Everybody's Doing It... 7LN
Not Everybody's Doing It... is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Not Everybody's Doing It... works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Not Everybody's Doing It... as 7LN ("Light — Neutral") 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Values & Virtues, Dating and Sex.
Thematically, Not Everybody's Doing It... explores religion - christianity, values & virtues, social issues, and coming of age — 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 religion - christianity, values & virtues, social issues.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LN — Light — NeutralLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781562124779
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- CRC Publications
- Published
- August 2000
- Type
- Fiction