Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level
6.0
Points
21.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
131751
Points per Word
0.000159
Page Count
344
Points per Page
0.061047
Series
Lions of Judah
Description
The book "Heart of a Lion" by Gilbert Morris is the first book in a series exploring the Jewish ancestry of Jesus of Nazareth. The story follows a young man named Noah who lives in a village and must navigate the temptations of the outside world while trying to remain faithful to God. As Noah struggles to hear God's voice, he faces difficult choices about obedience and faith. The novel is set in the historical period preceding Jesus's birth and is intended for readers in upper grades.