Noah's Swim-A-Thon
Ann Koffsky
Noah's Swim-A-Thon
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ann Koffsky
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
Here's a secret: Noah isn’t a fan of swimming, not one bit. But then he discovers the camp’s swim-a-thon, a chance to help other kids have fun too—and that changes everything. And that’s only the beginning of his big adventure!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This story follows Noah, a young camper who initially dislikes swimming but finds new courage through participating in a swim-a-thon fundraiser that supports other children’s camp experiences. The book gently explores themes of bravery, community, and generosity (tzedakah), making it suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8. It also includes a family note to encourage discussions about courage and giving.
Why we rated Noah's Swim-A-Thon 7C
Noah's Swim-A-Thon is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Noah's Swim-A-Thon works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Noah's Swim-A-Thon 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, Noah's Swim-A-Thon explores friendship, family, adventure, camps, and swimming — 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, 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.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781681155197
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Apples & Honey Press
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction