Lordy Lamb and the 12 Lisciples
Brian Van Horn
Lordy Lamb and the 12 Lisciples
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Brian Van Horn
Illustrated by Rita Scott
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
What if you could step into a colorful world where Lordy Lamb faces off against the tricky Wevil Wolf? Imagine all the fun and surprises as Lordy and his 12 Lisciples go on an amazing adventure full of friendship and courage. But can Lordy outsmart the Wevil Wolf and bring peace to the land?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This gently imaginative retelling of the life of Christ is designed for early readers aged 5 to 8, blending creative artwork with engaging storytelling. It offers a fresh way to introduce Christian themes while supporting reading development and family storytelling time. The story features light conflict appropriate for young children, with an emphasis on positive values and overcoming challenges.
Why we rated Lordy Lamb and the 12 Lisciples 7C
Lordy Lamb and the 12 Lisciples is written at a Level 2 reading level across 40 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Lordy Lamb and the 12 Lisciples works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Lordy Lamb and the 12 Lisciples 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, Lordy Lamb and the 12 Lisciples explores religious - christian, friendship, adventure, and family — 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 religious - christian, friendship, adventure.
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
2/10A 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
- 9781877765001
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Lambgel Family, Incorporated
- Published
- June 1989
- Type
- Fiction