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Disaster On The River

Anne E. Schraff

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Disaster On The River

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Anne E. Schraff

Reading Level 4-5 9LP Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if a peaceful river tour suddenly turns into a race against time? Imagine the boat breaking apart in the middle of the wild Florida waters, with all kinds of people depending on you to keep them safe. Can Ricardo find a way to protect the passengers before the disaster gets worse?

Themes

Quick Assessment

This adventure story follows Ricardo Martinez as he helps passengers escape danger after their river tour boat is destroyed. Suitable for middle to high school readers, it features themes of teamwork and bravery with mild peril but no graphic content. Parents should know it includes some tense moments but is appropriate for ages 13 and up.

Why we rated Disaster On The River 9LP

Disaster On The River is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 106 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Disaster On The River works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Disaster On The River as 9LP ("Light — Physical") 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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.

Thematically, Disaster On The River explores action & adventure, friendship, family, and multicultural — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about action & adventure, friendship, family.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

106 pages
ISBN
9780789159021
Pages
106
Publisher
Perfection Learning (Sd)
Published
June 2003
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Action & AdventureCuban AmericansRiver BoatsSurvival