Hear the wolves

Scott, Victoria (Young adult author)

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Hear the wolves

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Scott, Victoria (Young adult author)

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

What if you woke up one morning and your family was gone? Imagine an autumn blizzard roaring through a tiny Alaskan town, with wolves closing in everywhere. Can you find the courage to survive and lead everyone to safety when the cold wind howls and danger lurks in the shadows?

Themes

SurvivalCourageSelf-confidenceAdventureBlizzards

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Sloan Riley, a young hunter facing the challenges of a harsh Alaskan winter and the sudden absence of her family. The story explores themes of courage, self-confidence, and survival in the face of natural threats like blizzards and wolves. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers a suspenseful yet age-appropriate adventure that emphasizes resilience and bravery.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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

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

Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

220 pages
ISBN
9781338043587
Pages
220
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Published
2017
Type
Fiction
Lexile
740L

Genres

Subjects

BlizzardsCourageSelf-confidenceSurvivalWolvesAdventure and AdventurersAlaska

Places

Alaska