The great plan of happiness
David Bowman
The great plan of happiness
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by David Bowman
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Did you know that before you were born, you had a special place where you lived? There's a secret plan that helps you find happiness all the way to a beautiful place called the Celestial Kingdom—but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This illustrated book introduces young readers to the plan of salvation as taught by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, starting from premortal life through to the Celestial Kingdom. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it gently presents religious doctrines in an accessible way, focusing on themes of faith and happiness without any intense content.
Why we rated The great plan of happiness 7C
The great plan of happiness is written at a Level 2 reading level across 26 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The great plan of happiness works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The great plan of happiness as 7C ("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, The great plan of happiness explores salvation, juvenile literature, mormon church, doctrines, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about salvation, juvenile literature, mormon church.
- ✓ 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
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" 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
- 9781599554518
- Pages
- 26
- Publisher
- Cedar Fort
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Nonfiction