Sins of the Fathers

Chris Lynch

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Sins of the Fathers

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Chris Lynch

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 5th 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

Drew navigates the challenges of life at Boston's Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, supporting his friends through tough times including the threat of changing schools and hidden personal struggles. With the help of a flawed priest who faces his own battles, they confront the difficulties of friendship and loyalty in a complex world.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include bullying, divorce & family change, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Bullying Divorce & Family Change Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

7/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

240 pages
42,878 words
4h 46m read-aloud
ISBN
006074037X
Pages
240
Publisher
Harper Collins
Published
September 19, 2006
Type
Fiction
Word Count
42,878
Read-Aloud
~4h 46m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

SchoolsBest FriendsPriestsFriendshipCatholic SchoolsBoston