Tower of Babel

Gloria Clanin

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Tower of Babel

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gloria Clanin

Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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 air buzzes with the clang of hammers and the murmur of many voices, all working together to build the tallest tower anyone has ever seen. Dust tickles your nose as the walls rise higher and higher, reaching for the sky. But when the voices start to change and the tower begins to wobble, what will happen to this great dream?

Themes

Religion - Bible - StoriesReligion - Biblical StoriesReligion - Biblical StudiesHistoricalCultural

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book retells the biblical story of the Tower of Babel, exploring themes of cooperation, communication, and the origins of different languages. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers an accessible introduction to a classic religious narrative with engaging sensory details and thoughtful reflections. Parents should note it presents the story through a faith-based lens, ideal for readers interested in biblical stories and cultural history.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780613773829
Publisher
Turtleback
Published
December 1996
Type
Fiction

Subjects

ReligionBibleStoriesBiblical StoriesBiblical Studies