The revelations of Jude Connor
Robin Reardon
The revelations of Jude Connor
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robin Reardon
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What happens when you start to question everything you’ve been told about who you are? Jude Connor lives in a world full of strong beliefs and big expectations, but inside, he’s wrestling with a secret that could change everything. Can he find the courage to discover his true self, even when it feels like the whole world is watching?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows Jude Connor, a young boy growing up in a community with strong Christian values, as he struggles with understanding his own sexuality and identity. The story sensitively explores themes of self-discovery, faith, and the challenges of growing up in a conservative environment. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers thoughtful discussion opportunities around acceptance and personal growth.
Why we rated The revelations of Jude Connor 12ME
The revelations of Jude Connor is written at a Level 7 reading level across 357 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The revelations of Jude Connor works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate The revelations of Jude Connor as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, The revelations of Jude Connor explores coming of age, family, identity & self-discovery, and religious themes — 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.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about coming of age, family, identity & self-discovery.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780758284747
- Pages
- 357
- Publisher
- Kensington Books
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction