Flood
Joseph Monninger
Flood
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Joseph Monninger
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
This is not just any flood—it's a challenge that turns ordinary kids into heroes. When the storm swallows their town, they face wild waters and fierce weather that test their courage like never before. The real question is, will they survive the flood and what comes next?
Quick Assessment
Flood tells the story of a group of children caught in a sudden and dangerous natural disaster. It explores themes of survival, teamwork, and resilience suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. While the story includes intense weather and perilous situations, it remains appropriate for middle-grade readers, focusing on bravery and problem-solving.
Why we rated Flood 11MP
Flood is written at a Level 6 reading level across 208 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 11MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Flood explores adventure, survival, friendship, coming of age, and family — 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.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, survival, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781484439845
- Pages
- 208
- Publisher
- Scholastic, Incorporated
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction