David the Shepherd King:

Hippocampus

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David the Shepherd King:

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Hippocampus

Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Feel the rough texture of ancient scrolls and hear the soft murmurs of a kingdom's past come alive. Walk alongside a young shepherd destined for greatness, where every step echoes with courage and promise. The journey of a boy who will become a king is full of wonder—and the story has only just begun.

Themes

Quick Assessment

David the Shepherd King is a middle-grade historical fiction activity book that introduces readers aged 9-12 to the legendary story of David through engaging activities and narratives. The book preserves the original historical text and artifacts, providing a culturally significant experience with some aged visuals and text clarity issues due to its reproduction from an original artifact. Appropriate for middle-grade readers interested in history and biblical stories, it contains no mature themes or content warnings.

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

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780781408899
Publisher
Chariot Victor Publishing
Published
August 1992
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Activity Books