Touch of an Angel
Ruth Schram, Scott Schram
Touch of an Angel
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Performance Pack
by Ruth Schram, Scott Schram
The text is written at a 8th 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
The night sky shimmers as angels suddenly appear, whispering secrets that could change everything. Elijah watches, heart pounding, as a divine message unfolds right before his eyes. But what will happen next when the heavenly hosts gather for a mysterious celebration?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade book explores key biblical moments involving angels and their impact on history, from Elijah to the birth of Jesus. Written at an 8th-grade reading level, it combines storytelling with religious themes suitable for children ages 9-12. The book includes uplifting messages and a warm community feel, with no content concerns for this age group.
Why we rated Touch of an Angel 12C
Touch of an Angel is written at a Level 8 reading level across 999 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Touch of an Angel works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate Touch of an Angel 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, Touch of an Angel explores religious - christian, historical, family, faith, and community — 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 religious - christian, historical, family.
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 — 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780739039427
- Pages
- 999
- Publisher
- Alfred Music Publishing
- Published
- June 2006
- Type
- Fiction