Flash Fire

Caroline B. Cooney

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Flash Fire

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Caroline B. Cooney

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Fire doesn't just change the forest—it changes everything for Danna and Hall Press. When a wildfire rages near Los Angeles, these teens must become heroes overnight. Their survival depends on teamwork, courage, and quick thinking—and the stakes couldn't be higher.

Quick Assessment

Flash Fire follows teenagers Danna and Hall Press as they face the dangers of a massive wildfire near Los Angeles. Designed for readers aged 13 to 18, this story explores themes of family, responsibility, and bravery in the face of natural disaster. Parents should note the presence of fire-related peril and the emotional tension that comes with survival situations.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
6
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

198 pages
ISBN
9780613011860
Pages
198
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Published
October 1999
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Brothers and SistersCaliforniaWildfiresFiresFireSiblings

Places

California