Crash in the Wilderness

Susan Black

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Crash in the Wilderness

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Susan Black

Reading Level 2 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if you were the only one left after a plane crash deep in the wild mountains? Imagine having to find your way back to safety through towering trees and rocky trails. Could you be brave enough to survive the long, lonely journey?

Themes

SurvivalAdventureResilienceNature

Quick Assessment

This early reader fiction book tells the story of a young sole survivor navigating a 10-mile trek to safety after a plane crash in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Suitable for children aged 5-8, it introduces themes of survival and resilience in a way that is accessible for early readers. The story contains mild suspense related to the wilderness setting but is appropriate for young children with no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

47 pages
ISBN
9780817220549
Pages
47
Publisher
Heinemann/Raintree
Published
February 1987
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Survival After Airplane AccideSurvival After Airplane Accidents, Shipwrecks, EtcSurvivalAircraft AccidentsCaliforniaElder, Lauren