Rumi: Love is a Flame

Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī (Maulana)

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Rumi: Love is a Flame

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Celebration of Life and Love

by Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī (Maulana)

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Have you ever wondered how words can light up your heart like a flame? Imagine stepping into the world of a poet whose verses have inspired people for over 700 years, sharing secrets about love, life, and the magic within us all. What mysteries will his ancient words reveal to you?

Themes

PoetrySpiritualityMulticulturalSelf-DiscoveryHistorical

Quick Assessment

This collection presents over 300 translated short poems by the 13th-century Sufi mystic Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī, accompanied by beautiful Persian calligraphy and a biography of the poet. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it explores timeless themes of love, spirituality, and self-discovery. Parents should note the poetic and spiritual nature of the content, which encourages reflection and appreciation of diverse cultural perspectives.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

112 pages
ISBN
9780789312440
Pages
112
Publisher
Cal Earth Press
Published
July 1, 2005
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

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