What reading level is Joseph?

Joseph by Amy Foltz is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Joseph appropriate for?

Joseph is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Joseph?

Joseph is fiction — Bible stories, English.

Does Joseph have any content warnings?

Joseph has a HootRating of 10LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

Joseph

Amy Foltz

Joseph

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Lessons from the Life of Joseph on Handling Rejection

by Amy Foltz

Reading Level 5 10LE 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Joseph stands alone, surrounded by his brothers’ angry faces. They’ve just thrown him into a pit, but something bigger is about to happen. What will Joseph do next when everything seems lost?

Themes

ReligionFamilyFaithPerseverance

Quick Assessment

This rhyming middle-grade book tells the story of Joseph from the Bible, focusing on how he overcomes rejection and hardship with faith and perseverance. Suitable for ages 9-12, it emphasizes themes of purpose, resilience, and divine support without graphic content. It’s a gentle introduction to religious stories and moral lessons for young readers.