What reading level is Buried alive?

Buried alive by Diane Carey is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Buried alive appropriate for?

Buried alive is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9MP (Moderate — Physical).

What genre is Buried alive?

Buried alive is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Buried alive have any content warnings?

Buried alive has a HootRating of 9MP (Moderate — Physical). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Buried alive?

Buried alive by Diane Carey is 180 pages.

Buried alive

Diane Carey

Buried alive

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Distress Call 911

by Diane Carey

Reading Level 4-5 9MP Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Water rushes in fast, and the basement walls groan like they're about to crack. Ben scrambles through the dark, searching for Gordon and others trapped below. Suddenly, a loud crash echoes—what just fell, and will they make it out?

Themes

Adventure Survival FriendshipHorror

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade horror novel follows Ben as he attempts to rescue his friend and others trapped in a flooding basement after a tornado causes significant damage. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story contains suspenseful moments and mild peril typical of the genre. Parents should note the presence of tense situations and themes of danger but no graphic content.