The Man That Rum Made

James Edson White, Lilla Dale Avery-Stuttle

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The Man That Rum Made

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

With Temperance Lessons and Stories

by James Edson White, Lilla Dale Avery-Stuttle

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What happens when a man's biggest challenge isn't a battle or a beast, but a secret struggle within himself? Imagine a story where every choice shapes a life, and the hardest fight is against temptation. Will he find strength before it's too late?

Themes

Religious - ChristianSocial Issues - ValuesShort Stories

Quick Assessment

The Man That Rum Made is a middle-grade historical fiction book with strong Christian temperance themes. It explores moral lessons about self-control and the consequences of alcohol use, making it suitable for children ages 9 to 12. Parents should note its religious focus and its portrayal of social values from a temperance perspective.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Values Religious Themes
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

254 pages
ISBN
9781881545057
Pages
254
Publisher
Southern Pub. Association
Published
July 1997
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

ReligiousChristianShort StoriesSocial IssuesValues