The Good Samaritan and the Boy Who Left Home
Enid Blyton
The Good Samaritan and the Boy Who Left Home
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Enid Blyton
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
The soft rustle of footsteps echoes in the quiet road as a stranger appears, carrying kindness like a warm blanket. A boy once left home, learning that helping others can change everything. Feel the heart of a true friend beating strong in this timeless story.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This simple retelling of the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan introduces young readers to themes of kindness, compassion, and helping others. Suitable for ages 5 to 8, it gently conveys moral lessons through accessible language and engaging storytelling. Parents can expect a faith-based narrative that encourages empathy and good values.
Why we rated The Good Samaritan and the Boy Who Left Home 7C
The Good Samaritan and the Boy Who Left Home is written at a Level 2 reading level across 28 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Good Samaritan and the Boy Who Left Home works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Good Samaritan and the Boy Who Left Home 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, The Good Samaritan and the Boy Who Left Home explores religion - biblical stories, good samaritan (parable), family, friendship, and moral lessons — 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 religion - biblical stories, good samaritan (parable), 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
- 9781565079922
- Pages
- 28
- Publisher
- Harvest House Publishers
- Published
- 1998
- Type
- Fiction