Sex 180
Chip Ingram
Sex 180
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Next Revolution
by Chip Ingram
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
What if everything you thought about sex was just the beginning of the story? Imagine discovering new ways to understand your feelings and choices while exploring real-life stories and questions. How will this new perspective change the way you see yourself and your future?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book offers a thoughtful exploration of how young readers can understand sex through a Christian lens. It includes biblical teachings, real-life stories, and interactive elements designed for ages 9-12. Parents should know the content approaches the topic with sensitivity and faith-based guidance, suitable for children ready to engage with these themes.
Why we rated Sex 180 9LS
Sex 180 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, Sex 180 works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Sex 180 as 9LS ("Light — Social") 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Religious Themes.
Thematically, Sex 180 explores religion - christianity, coming of age, and identity & self-discovery — 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 - christianity, coming of age, identity & self-discovery.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LS — Light — SocialLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9781417697571
- Publisher
- Tandem Library
- Published
- October 2005
- Type
- Fiction