What reading level is Children of the storm?

Children of the storm by Ariana Harner is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Children of the storm appropriate for?

Children of the storm is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Children of the storm?

Children of the storm is nonfiction — Libraries.

Does Children of the storm have any content warnings?

Children of the storm has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). 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 Children of the storm?

Children of the storm by Ariana Harner is 139 pages.

Children of the storm

Ariana Harner

Children of the storm

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

the true story of the Pleasant Hill School bus tragedy

by Ariana Harner

Reading Level 4-5 9ME 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

What if a fun school bus ride turns into a fight against one of Colorado’s fiercest blizzards? Twenty kids, ages seven to fourteen, get stuck in a snowstorm so wild it traps them for over thirty hours! This isn’t just about the storm — it’s about bravery, survival, and a story that shook the whole world.

Themes

Survival Historical Adventure FamilyMedia Influence

Quick Assessment

Children of the Storm recounts the true-to-life 1931 blizzard that trapped schoolchildren in Colorado for over thirty hours. The narrative explores the harsh weather conditions, the children’s ordeal, and the media attention that followed, touching on themes of survival and the emotional aftermath. Suitable for ages 9-12, this historical fiction contains realistic peril and emotional depth but no graphic content.