Shifting sands

Kathy Lowinger

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Shifting sands

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

life in the times of Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad

by Kathy Lowinger

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

Explore three captivating tales that reveal how ordinary lives were touched by the remarkable journeys of Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad. These stories illuminate moments of courage, hope, and change during times of challenge and transformation in ancient civilizations. Young readers will discover the impact of faith and leadership through vivid storytelling.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include realistic violence, historical, social conflict. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

Realistic Violence Historical Social Conflict
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
10
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

118 pages
31,095 words
3h 27m read-aloud
ISBN
9781554516162
Pages
118
Published
2014
Type
Fiction
Word Count
31,095
Read-Aloud
~3h 27m
Text Density
Dense

Subjects

CivilizationAmerican Literature

People

Jesus ChristMuḥammad Prophet (-632)Moses (Biblical leader)

Places

EgyptIsraelArabian PeninsulaGalileeGalilee (Israel)