Flooded

Ann E. Burg

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Flooded

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ann E. Burg

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

When a massive dam bursts, a small town is swept away by a devastating flood. Through the eyes of six children, the story reveals the courage of everyday people facing loss, survival, and the fight for justice against those who ignored the danger. This powerful tale is told in vivid verse, capturing both the disaster and its aftermath.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, physical danger, social justice. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Physical Danger Social Justice
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

336 pages
21,752 words
2h 25m read-aloud
ISBN
9781338540697
Pages
336
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Published
2020
Type
Fiction
Word Count
21,752
Read-Aloud
~2h 25m
Text Density
Light Text

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