What reading level is Hurricane?

Hurricane by Andrew Salkey is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Hurricane appropriate for?

Hurricane is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Hurricane?

Hurricane is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Hurricane have any content warnings?

Hurricane has a HootRating of 8LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Hurricane?

Hurricane by Andrew Salkey is 89 pages.

Hurricane

Andrew Salkey

Hurricane

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Andrew Salkey

Reading Level 3 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Joe and his little sister have never faced a hurricane before, but this storm is no ordinary wind and rain—it’s a powerful force that changes everything around them. As the skies darken and the winds howl, their adventure turns from fun to frightening. What will they discover about courage when the storm hits home?

Themes

Family Adventure Science & Nature

Quick Assessment

This fiction book follows 13-year-old Joe and his 9-year-old sister as they experience their first hurricane in Kingston, Jamaica. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it sensitively portrays the mix of excitement and fear children may feel during natural disasters. Parents should note the story includes themes of weather-related peril but handles them gently for young audiences.