Perestroika Christi

John Hands

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Perestroika Christi

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by John Hands

Reading Level 8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The cold wind whistles through crumbling buildings as shadows flicker under the fading Iron Curtain. Secrets whispered by the Virgin Mary to three Russian children hold the fate of the world in their hands. Now, an American priest faces a dangerous battle against unseen forces that could change everything forever.

Themes

HistoricalAdventureMysteryReligion & Spirituality

Quick Assessment

Set against the backdrop of the Soviet Union's collapse, this middle-grade fiction explores themes of faith, espionage, and good versus evil. The story follows an American priest caught in a tense struggle involving the KGB and supernatural threats. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it includes complex themes that may prompt discussions about history, spirituality, and courage.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

476 pages
ISBN
9780061007286
Pages
476
Publisher
HarperPrism
Published
1994
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Soviet UnionSoviet Union. Komitet Gosudarstvennoĭ Bezopasnosti

Places

Soviet Union