Timna
Lucille Travis
Timna
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lucille Travis
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Timna is the bravest girl on Noah’s Ark, even when everyone else laughs at her. She trusts God and faces the wild adventure ahead with her two playful dogs by her side. Her courage shows that believing in what’s right can change everything.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This historical fiction novel explores the story of Timna, the young wife of Shem from the biblical tale of Noah’s Ark. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, it highlights themes of faith, obedience, and resilience amid ridicule. The book offers a gentle introduction to biblical events with a focus on personal growth and trust.
Why we rated Timna 9LE
Timna is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 168 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Timna works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Timna as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Timna explores family, faith, adventure, and historical — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, faith, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780836194845
- Pages
- 168
- Publisher
- MennoMedia, Inc.
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Fiction