Stand by Me

Catholic Church. Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. National Office of Religious Education

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Stand by Me

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Year 8

by Catholic Church. Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. National Office of Religious Education

Reading Level 6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

What does it mean to belong to something bigger than yourself? Imagine exploring the mysteries of faith, from the power of the Holy Spirit to the promise of life everlasting. Can you discover the deep truths that connect believers across time and space?

Themes

ReligiousChristianFaithComing of AgeCommunity

Quick Assessment

Stand by Me is a faith-based middle grade book designed for children ages 9-12. It introduces key Christian beliefs, including the Holy Spirit, the Church, forgiveness, resurrection, and eternal life, through clear and accessible chapters. Suitable for readers interested in religious education, it presents complex spiritual concepts in an age-appropriate and respectful manner.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

208 pages
ISBN
0889973482
Pages
208
Publisher
Publications Service, CCCB
Published
1997-02
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

ReligiousChristian