David and Goliath

Tess Fries

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David and Goliath

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tess Fries

Illustrated by Cheryl Mendenhall

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

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

What if a young shepherd boy could defeat a giant with just a sling and a stone? Imagine the surprise and excitement as David faces the towering Goliath in an epic showdown. Can courage and cleverness really win against all odds?

Themes

Humorous StoriesJuvenile FictionChildren's Bible StoriesReligion - Bible - StoriesCourageFaith

Quick Assessment

This interactive book introduces early readers to the biblical story of David and Goliath with engaging sound effects that bring the tale to life. Designed for children ages 5-8, it combines simple text with playful audio to encourage reading and listening skills. The story emphasizes themes of bravery, faith, and overcoming challenges in an age-appropriate way.

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
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

24 pages
ISBN
9781577594741
Pages
24
Publisher
Dalmatian Press
Published
May 2002
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Humorous StoriesBiblesReligionBibleStories