Noah's swim-a-thon
Ann D. Koffsky
Noah's swim-a-thon
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ann D. Koffsky
The text is written at a 1st 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
Here’s a secret: Noah doesn’t like swimming at all — he’d rather play kickball all day at camp. But when a special swim-a-thon is announced to help other kids go to camp, everything starts to change. And that’s only the beginning of Noah’s surprising adventure!
Themes
Quick Assessment
Noah’s Swim-a-Thon is a gentle story about a young boy at Jewish camp who learns the value of swimming and charity. Suitable for early readers ages 5-8, it introduces themes of community, giving, and overcoming personal preferences in a positive, age-appropriate way. The story includes cultural elements related to Jewish camps and tzedakah, making it a thoughtful read for families interested in diversity and kindness.
Why we rated Noah's swim-a-thon 6LS
Noah's swim-a-thon is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Noah's swim-a-thon works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate Noah's swim-a-thon as 6LS ("Light — Social") 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, Noah's swim-a-thon explores friendship, family, sports, cultural heritage, and charity — 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 friendship, family, sports.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6LS — Light — SocialNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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
- 9780807411681
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Urj Press
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction