Cover of Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul II

by George Edward Stanley

Childhood of World Figures

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 6th 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

Born Karol Wojtyla in Poland, he grew up with a passion for poetry, sports, and faith despite facing the loss of close family members. Amidst the challenges of World War II and a changing Poland, he quietly pursued his calling to the priesthood. His journey from a thoughtful boy to becoming Pope John Paul II in 1978 is inspiring and filled with courage and hope.

Representation & Themes

BiographyReligion - ChristianityFamilyComing of Age

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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

Loss & Grief War & Conflict Religious Themes
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
1416912827
Pages
176
Published
July 5, 2005
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
24,768

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile NonfictionPope,II,Biography / AutobiographyReligion - Christianity - GeneralPeople & Places - EuropeChildren: Grades 4-6Juvenile literatureJohn PaulChristianity - History - CatholicReligiousJuvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / ReligiousBiography & Autobiography - ReligiousPopes1920-Biography