What reading level is Day the Bridge Fell?

Day the Bridge Fell by Coral Vass is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Day the Bridge Fell appropriate for?

Day the Bridge Fell is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9IE (Intense — Emotional).

What genre is Day the Bridge Fell?

Day the Bridge Fell is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Day the Bridge Fell have any content warnings?

Day the Bridge Fell has a HootRating of 9IE (Intense — 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 Day the Bridge Fell?

Day the Bridge Fell by Coral Vass is 128 pages.

Day the Bridge Fell

Coral Vass

Day the Bridge Fell

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Coral Vass

Reading Level 4-5 9IE 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

Have you ever wondered what it feels like when something huge and strong suddenly falls apart? Ray and his best friend Tom are fascinated by the giant West Gate Bridge, but when Ray overhears a secret about the bridge’s safety, everything changes. What will happen when the bridge they admire becomes a place of danger and hope?

Themes

Friendship Family Coming of Age SurvivalEmotional Recovery

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Ray Johnston, a young boy living near Melbourne's West Gate Bridge, as he navigates the aftermath of a tragic bridge collapse. The story explores themes of friendship, family loyalty, and coping with trauma, making it suitable for readers aged 9-12 and up. Parents should note that the book deals with loss and emotional recovery in a sensitive but realistic way.