Our Father (Catholic Classics (Regina Press))
Victor Hoagland, C.P., Karen Cavanagh, C.S.J.
Our Father (Catholic Classics (Regina Press))
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Victor Hoagland, C.P., Karen Cavanagh, C.S.J.
Illustrated by William Luberoff
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The gentle rustle of turning pages blends with the soft glow of candlelight, filling the room with a peaceful warmth. Each word invites you into a timeless prayer that has comforted generations, whispering hope and love through every line. Feel the calm embrace of faith as it wraps around your heart.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Our Father (Catholic Classics) introduces children ages 9-12 to a cherished Catholic prayer through beautifully illustrated pages that combine faith and art. This book is suitable for middle-grade readers and serves as a gentle introduction to Roman Catholic traditions, ideal for use in schools, parishes, or at home. There is no content of concern, making it appropriate for young readers exploring religious themes.
Why we rated Our Father (Catholic Classics (Regina Press)) 9C
Our Father (Catholic Classics (Regina Press)) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Our Father (Catholic Classics (Regina Press)) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Our Father (Catholic Classics (Regina Press)) 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, Our Father (Catholic Classics (Regina Press)) explores religion - roman catholic, family, faith, and spirituality — 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 religion - roman catholic, family, faith.
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
- ISBN
- 9780613974561
- Publisher
- Tandem Library
- Published
- December 1997
- Type
- Fiction