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Prayer of Righteous

William DUNCOMBE (Vicar of Crowle.)

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Prayer of Righteous

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Story of Daniel in the Lion's Den (Shepherd's Tales)

by William DUNCOMBE (Vicar of Crowle.)

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched

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

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be brave when everything feels scary? Imagine standing in a dark den surrounded by hungry lions, but holding onto your faith and courage. What will happen next in this amazing story?

Themes

FaithCourageFamily

Quick Assessment

Prayer of Righteous tells the biblical story of Daniel in the Lion's Den, tailored for early readers aged 5 to 8. This fiction audiobook introduces children to themes of faith, bravery, and trust through gentle storytelling appropriate for young listeners. The narrative is simple and uplifting, making it suitable for family sharing and early religious education.

Why we rated Prayer of Righteous 7C

Prayer of Righteous 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, Prayer of Righteous works for readers up to grade 4.0.

We rate Prayer of Righteous 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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.

Thematically, Prayer of Righteous explores faith, courage, 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 faith, courage, family.

Maybe not for

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

For Parents

Content Intensity

7C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
9781886858251
Pages
32
Publisher
Shepherds Tales
Published
January 1995
Type
Fiction

Subjects

AudioChildren's