David the Shepherd King:
Hippocampus
David the Shepherd King:
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Hippocampus
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.
Why we rated David the Shepherd King: 10C
David the Shepherd King: is written at a Level 5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, David the Shepherd King: works for readers up to grade 7.0.
We rate David the Shepherd King: as 10C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, David the Shepherd King: explores historical, activity books, family, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, activity books, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780781408899
- Publisher
- Chariot Victor Publishing
- Published
- August 1992
- Type
- Fiction