Flood
Aaron Rosenberg
Flood
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Race Against Time
by Aaron Rosenberg
The text is written at a 6th 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
This is the story of the bravest group of kids who turned a disaster into a daring rescue. When a flood traps them in with rising waters, their smarts and teamwork become the only way out. It proves that sometimes, being a kid means saving the day—no matter the odds.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Flood follows a group of middle-grade children who use their STEM skills to respond to a natural disaster. When a reservoir breaks and traps them, they must rely on problem-solving and cooperation to escape safely. Suitable for ages 9-12, this book highlights teamwork and engineering concepts without intense peril.
Why we rated Flood 11LP
Flood is written at a Level 6 reading level across 224 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Flood works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Flood as 11LP ("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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Flood explores adventure, friendship, science & nature, and teamwork — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, science & nature.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781438008059
- Pages
- 224
- Publisher
- B.E.S. Publishing
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction