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I never get scared

Eric Knutson

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I never get scared

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Eric Knutson

Reading Level 2 Unrated Ages 5-8

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

Product Description Everybody gets scared sometimes, even really brave and tough people like Sam. She isn't afraid of anything...until she hears her parents arguing. This book tells how Sam finds a way to get over her fears. It shows that sometimes the scariest thing is the most important-talking to someone about what is happening. At the end of the book are good ideas for children dealing with a scary problem. The book also offers advice for adults who want to help children talk about their situation. Review This book is designed to assist school-aged children in understanding their emotions. Children gradually learn during the school age years that the emotions they and other people display do not always reflect their true emotions. They may act one way when they may feel quite different. --Dr. Judy Herr, Professor Emeritus; Chair, Early Childhood Education Conference; Author About the Author Eric lives in west central Wisconsin with his wife, Missy. They are proud parents and have a golden retriever. Eric and Missy are both teachers. After their first year of teaching, they agreed that there are many children living with the feeling of being scared. Eric took his passion for writing and created this book as a tool for children and adults to help comfort fears. He is confident that it can help you, or someone you know who is feeling scared.

Quick Assessment

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

Why we rated I never get scared Level 0

I never get scared is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, I never get scared works for readers up to grade 4.0.

We rate I never get scared as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.

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.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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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
2
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

24 pages
ISBN
9781930596993
Pages
24
Publisher
Guest Cottage
Published
2010
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

FearFear in Children