Not-so-quiet times
Tracy L. Harrast
Not-so-quiet times
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
240 Family Devotions Based on the Words of Jesus
by Tracy L. Harrast
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
Here's a secret: every busy day hides a special moment just waiting for you to find it. Imagine discovering tiny treasures of hope and courage tucked inside short prayers that fit right into your day. But that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Not-so-quiet Times offers 240 brief, easy-to-follow devotions designed for busy families with children ages 9-12. Each devotion includes a memory verse and practical applications rooted in the teachings of Jesus, making it an accessible resource for daily spiritual growth. The content is gentle, supportive, and appropriate for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated Not-so-quiet times 11C
Not-so-quiet times is written at a Level 6 reading level across 269 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Not-so-quiet times works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Not-so-quiet times 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, Not-so-quiet times explores families, prayer, faith, devotions, and spiritual growth — 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 families, prayer, faith.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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
- 9780784710418
- Pages
- 269
- Publisher
- Bean Sprouts
- Published
- 2000
- Type
- Nonfiction