Waves of Grace

Doherty, Patrick.

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Waves of Grace

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Doherty, Patrick.

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Gracie is the best surfer anyone has ever seen—her moves on the waves are like magic. But when her family faces big problems, the ocean becomes more than just a place to surf; it’s her hope and strength. Can riding the waves help Gracie find her way when everything feels like it’s crashing down?

Themes

FamilyFriendshipSportsComing of Age

Quick Assessment

Waves of Grace follows Gracie, a talented young surfer who struggles to balance her dreams with challenges at home, including family issues and alcoholism. This middle-grade novel explores themes of friendship, resilience, and coping with change, suitable for ages 9 to 12. Parents should be aware of its sensitive portrayal of family problems and substance use, handled thoughtfully for this age group.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Alcoholism Family Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

164 pages
ISBN
9780974444666
Pages
164
Publisher
All about Kids Publishing
Published
2008
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Family ProblemsSurfingHigh SchoolsFriendshipAlcoholismOuter BanksFriendship in FictionFamily Problems in FictionAlcoholism in FictionSurfing in FictionHigh Schools in Fiction

Places

Outer Banks (N.C.)