Teens, Religion, & Values (Gallup Youth Survey: Major Issues and Trends)
Gail Snyder, Hal Marcovitz
Teens, Religion, & Values (Gallup Youth Survey: Major Issues and Trends)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gail Snyder, Hal Marcovitz
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The quiet murmur of a classroom buzzes with questions about faith and values. Imagine hearing stories from teens all over, each sharing what matters most to them—beliefs, hopes, and the challenges they face. These voices weave together a powerful picture of what it means to grow up and find your own way.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This nonfiction book explores contemporary teen values and religious beliefs using data from the Gallup Youth Survey. Aimed at young adults aged 13-18, it provides insights into how teens view religion and related social issues today. The content is appropriate for middle school readers and offers a thoughtful look at faith and identity without intense or graphic material.
Why we rated Teens, Religion, & Values (Gallup Youth Survey: Major Issues and Trends) 9LE
Teens, Religion, & Values (Gallup Youth Survey: Major Issues and Trends) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 112 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Teens, Religion, & Values (Gallup Youth Survey: Major Issues and Trends) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Teens, Religion, & Values (Gallup Youth Survey: Major Issues and Trends) as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") 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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Teens, Religion, & Values (Gallup Youth Survey: Major Issues and Trends) explores religion & beliefs, teenagers, social problems, and religious education — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ 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 & beliefs, teenagers, social problems.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781590847268
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- Mason Crest Publishers
- Published
- April 2004
- Type
- Nonfiction