The story of the Good Samaritan
Penny Frank
The story of the Good Samaritan
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Penny Frank
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
Helping others can change the world, even when they’re strangers! This story shows a surprising hero who stops to help someone in need, proving kindness is the greatest power. Why does this act of goodness matter so much? Because it shows how everyone can be a true neighbor.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This retelling of the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan, aimed at early readers aged 5-8, teaches important lessons about kindness, empathy, and helping others regardless of differences. With simple language appropriate for grade 2 readers, it introduces foundational moral values rooted in Christian tradition. Parents can expect a gentle story focused on social-emotional learning without any intense content.
Why we rated The story of the Good Samaritan 7C
The story of the Good Samaritan is written at a Level 2 reading level across 23 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The story of the Good Samaritan works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The story of the Good Samaritan 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 story of the Good Samaritan explores friendship, family, religious themes, and moral complexity — 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.
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
- 9780745917832
- Pages
- 23
- Publisher
- Lion
- Published
- 1989
- Type
- Fiction