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Noahs Ark & the Great Flood

Gloria Clanin

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Noahs Ark & the Great Flood

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gloria Clanin

Reading Level 5 10LP 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

Noah's Ark isn't just a story—it's a giant adventure about courage and survival! Imagine building a massive boat to save animals from a flood that covers the whole Earth. This tale shows how hope and faith can shine brightest in the darkest times.

Themes

Religion - Biblical StoriesFamilyFaithAdventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade book retells the biblical story of Noah's Ark through the perspective of two children listening to their grandfather. It provides an engaging introduction to this religious narrative, suitable for readers ages 9 to 12. Parents should note that the story includes themes of faith and divine intervention consistent with its biblical origins.

Why we rated Noahs Ark & the Great Flood 10LP

Noahs Ark & the Great Flood is written at a Level 5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Noahs Ark & the Great Flood works for readers up to grade 7.0.

We rate Noahs Ark & the Great Flood as 10LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Religious Themes, Mild Peril.

Thematically, Noahs Ark & the Great Flood explores religion - biblical stories, family, faith, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 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, family, faith.

Maybe not for

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

For Parents

Content Intensity

10LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Light
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Religious Themes Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780613773812
Publisher
Turtleback
Published
December 1996
Type
Fiction

Subjects

ReligionBibleStoriesBiblical StoriesBiblical Studies