Good Samaritan, The
Kath Mellentin
Good Samaritan, The
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Kath Mellentin
Illustrated by Susie Poole
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
Have you ever wondered what it really means to be a good neighbor? Imagine a journey where kindness crosses boundaries and surprises wait behind every flap and pop-up. Who will step up when someone needs help most?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This interactive pop-up book retells the biblical story of the Good Samaritan, designed for early readers aged 5 to 8. It features engaging lift-the-flap and pull-tab elements that bring the story to life while teaching important lessons about kindness and compassion. The content is age-appropriate with gentle themes centered on helping others and moral values.
Why we rated Good Samaritan, The 7C
Good Samaritan, The is written at a Level 2 reading level across 12 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Good Samaritan, The works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Good Samaritan, The as 7C ("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, Good Samaritan, The explores religion - biblical stories, kindness, helping others, and children — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about religion - biblical stories, kindness, helping others.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780825455056
- Pages
- 12
- Publisher
- Kregel Kidzone
- Published
- August 21, 2003
- Type
- Fiction