Project
Melody Carlson
Project
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Raising Faith (Faithgirlz! / Girls of 622 Harbor View)
by Melody Carlson
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: Morgan thought saving money for a ski trip was her biggest challenge. But when Grandma falls ill and chores pile up, it feels like everything is against her plans. And that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows Morgan, a young girl balancing her desire to join a church youth ski trip with unexpected family responsibilities when her grandmother becomes ill. The story gently explores themes of faith, responsibility, and perseverance, making it suitable for children ages 9 to 12, with Christian values interwoven throughout.
Why we rated Project 9LE
Project is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 128 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Project works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Project as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") 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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Project explores faith, family, responsibility, and coming of age — 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 faith, family, responsibility.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780310713494
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Zondervan
- Published
- April 2008
- Type
- Fiction