David and the giant

Emily Little

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David and the giant

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Emily Little

Step into Reading: Step 2

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

The text is written at a 1st 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 brave young shepherd faces a towering giant with nothing but his courage and a sling. Simple words and colorful pictures bring this classic tale of bravery and faith to life for early readers. Join the adventure as the small hero shows that even the smallest can be mighty!

Themes

AdventureFaithCourageBible StoriesHistorical

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 1-2 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

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

9/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
1
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8
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Details

Book Length

32 pages
332 words
2m read-aloud
ISBN
0394888677
Pages
32
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
1987
Type
Fiction
Word Count
332
Read-Aloud
~2 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

David, King of IsraelGoliathBible Stories, EnglishO.T. Samuel, 1stBible StoriesO.TEnglish Bible StoriesBible Stories, O.tGiantsSamuel, 1stOld Testament

People

David King of IsraelGoliath (Biblical giant)