The hide-and-seek prince

Mary Manz Simon

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The hide-and-seek prince

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

2 Kings 11:1-12:16 (Joash)

by Mary Manz Simon

Hear Me Read

Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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

Discover the exciting tale of a young prince who cleverly hides to protect his kingdom. Follow his brave journey as he grows into a wise and strong leader, learning important lessons along the way. Perfect for young readers eager to explore stories of courage and faith.

Themes

Bible StoriesHistoricalComing of AgeFaith

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

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
6

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Details

Book Length

565 words
4m read-aloud
ISBN
0570047404
Publisher
CPH
Published
1994
Type
Fiction
Word Count
565
Read-Aloud
~4 min

Subjects

Joash, King of JudahBible. O.T. Kings, 2nd, XI-XII, 16Bible Stories, EnglishO.T. Kings, 2ndBible StoriesO.TBibleEnglish Bible StoriesOld TestamentKings, 2nd

People

Joash King of Judah