Disaster On The River
Anne E. Schraff
Disaster On The River
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Anne E. Schraff
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 — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780789159021
- Pages
- 106
- Publisher
- Perfection Learning (Sd)
- Published
- June 2003
- Type
- Fiction