What reading level is Earthquake (Puffin Books)?

Earthquake (Puffin Books) by Andrew Salkey is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Earthquake (Puffin Books) appropriate for?

Earthquake (Puffin Books) is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Earthquake (Puffin Books)?

Earthquake (Puffin Books) is fiction — Children's stories.

Does Earthquake (Puffin Books) have any content warnings?

Earthquake (Puffin Books) has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — 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 Earthquake (Puffin Books)?

Earthquake (Puffin Books) by Andrew Salkey is 128 pages.

Earthquake (Puffin Books)

Andrew Salkey

Earthquake (Puffin Books)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Andrew Salkey

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if your summer vacation turned into an unforgettable adventure? Imagine spending sunny days with your grandparents in Jamaica, where you meet a mysterious wandering preacher. Suddenly, you and your friends find yourselves facing challenges that will test your bravery and cleverness like never before.

Themes

Friendship Adventure Family Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction novel follows three Jamaican children spending their summer with their grandparents, where they befriend a wandering preacher and embark on a courageous adventure. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of friendship, bravery, and resourcefulness in a culturally rich setting. Parents can expect a light adventure story without intense content.