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Sticky Situations 2

Betsy Schmitt

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Sticky Situations 2

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

365 Devotions for Elementary Kids

by Betsy Schmitt

Reading Level 7 12C Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 7th 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

This devotional doesn’t just tell stories—it shows you how to live them every single day! With fun activities and memory verses, it turns tricky moments into chances to grow stronger in faith. Discover why what you do today really matters for tomorrow.

Themes

Christianity - Christian LifeReligion - Bible - GeneralGames & Activities - GeneralFamily

Quick Assessment

Sticky Situations 2 is a middle-grade devotional designed for children ages 9-12 that combines relatable stories with faith-based lessons and interactive activities. Each section includes memory verses and practical applications to help kids understand Christian principles in everyday life. The content is appropriate for this age group and supports spiritual growth in an engaging, accessible way.

Why we rated Sticky Situations 2 12C

Sticky Situations 2 is written at a Level 7 reading level across 350 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Sticky Situations 2 works for readers up to grade 9.0.

We rate Sticky Situations 2 as 12C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Sticky Situations 2 explores christianity - christian life, religion - bible - general, games & activities - general, and family — 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 christianity - christian life, religion - bible - general, games & activities - general.
  • Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

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
6
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

350 pages
ISBN
9780842342322
Pages
350
Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Published
August 2001
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

ReligionBibleGames & ActivitiesChristianityChristian LifeParentingPrayerbooksChristianPrayer-books and DevotionsHome TrainingChristian EducationBiblical StudiesChildrenEnglishFamilyFamiliesPrayers and DevotionsChristian Education of ChildrenFamily, Prayers and DevotionsChildren, Prayers and DevotionsHome Schooling