Profiles
Zacharie J. Clements
Profiles
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Collection of Short Biographies
by Zacharie J. Clements
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Some people think they know who they are, but what if your whole identity was a mystery waiting to be solved? Dive into the life of a character whose secrets challenge everything they believe about themselves. Discover why uncovering the truth is more important than anyone ever imagined.
Quick Assessment
Profiles by Zacharie J. Clements is a young adult fiction novel suitable for readers aged 13 to 18, exploring themes of identity and self-discovery. The story presents relatable challenges for teens navigating their sense of self, with content appropriate for middle to high school readers. Parents should note the book's thoughtful approach to complex personal questions without intense or graphic material.
Why we rated Profiles 11ME
Profiles is written at a Level 6 reading level across 231 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Profiles works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Profiles as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Profiles explores identity & self-discovery, coming of age, and family — 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.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about identity & self-discovery, coming of age, family.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780870659171
- Pages
- 231
- Publisher
- Globe Fearon Company
- Published
- June 1979
- Type
- Nonfiction