The Good Samaritan (Usbonre Bible Tales Readers)
Heather Amery
The Good Samaritan (Usbonre Bible Tales Readers)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Heather Amery
Illustrated by Norman Young
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 on the dusty road as a stranger appears, carrying kindness heavier than his pack. The air smells of dry earth and hope, as someone unexpected stops to help when no one else will. It’s a story about how a simple act can warm even the coldest hearts.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This beginner reader retells the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan in simple, accessible language suitable for early readers aged 5-8. It introduces themes of kindness, empathy, and helping others through a familiar story, supporting moral development. The gentle narrative and clear illustrations make it appropriate for young children without any intense content.
Why we rated The Good Samaritan (Usbonre Bible Tales Readers) 7C
The Good Samaritan (Usbonre Bible Tales Readers) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 16 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Good Samaritan (Usbonre Bible Tales Readers) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Good Samaritan (Usbonre Bible Tales Readers) 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 (Usbonre Bible Tales Readers) explores friendship, family, and religious themes — 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, religious themes.
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
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
- 9780794507329
- Pages
- 16
- Publisher
- Usborne Books
- Published
- December 30, 2004
- Type
- Fiction