Nobody Knew but God!
Marilyn Lashbrook
Nobody Knew but God!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Miriam and Baby Moses
by Marilyn Lashbrook
Illustrated by Stephanie McFetridge Britt
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 would you do if you found a baby floating in a basket on the river? A brave princess discovers a tiny secret that could change everything. But who will protect the baby from danger lurking nearby?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book retells the Old Testament story of baby Moses, focusing on how he was saved by Pharaoh's daughter. Designed for early readers aged 5-8, it introduces young children to biblical stories with simple language and gentle themes. There is no intense content, making it suitable for young children exploring religious stories.
Why we rated Nobody Knew but God! 7C
Nobody Knew but God! 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, Nobody Knew but God! works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Nobody Knew but God! 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, Nobody Knew but God! explores bible stories, religion, family, and courage — 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 bible stories, religion, family.
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
1/10A 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
- 9780933657861
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Rainbow Studies International
- Published
- June 1998
- Type
- Fiction