Good Samaritan

Kath Mellentin

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Good Samaritan

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kath Mellentin

Illustrated by Susie Poole

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

What would you do if you saw someone hurt on the road? Imagine a story where kindness crosses boundaries and surprises everyone. Who will step up to help, and why does it matter so much?

Themes

Religion - Biblical StoriesKindnessMoral LessonsInteractive Storytelling

Quick Assessment

Good Samaritan retells the classic biblical parable using engaging pop-ups, pull-tabs, and hidden pictures, making it accessible for children aged 9 to 12. This middle-grade fiction book introduces religious themes gently through interactive storytelling, suitable for young readers exploring Bible stories. The content is appropriate for this age group with no intense or mature themes.

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

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Details

ISBN
9780613977104
Publisher
Tandem Library
Published
June 2003
Type
Fiction

Subjects

ReligionBibleStoriesBiblical StoriesBibles