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Marcus Hummon

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Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Little Boy's Prayer

by Marcus Hummon

Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

A young boy shares a heartfelt and imaginative prayer that includes everyone from tiny ladybugs to his injured mailman. His thoughtful words show how even the smallest voices can care deeply and bring comfort at bedtime. This gentle story celebrates kindness and the special bond between father and son.

Themes

PrayerBedtimeFathers and sonsCompassion

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

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964 words
6m read-aloud
ISBN
9781416948568
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published
2008
Type
Fiction
Word Count
964
Read-Aloud
~6 min

Genres

Subjects

PrayerBedtimeFathers and SonsCompassionFather-son Relationship