Hurricane
David Wiesner
Hurricane
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by David Wiesner
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
A simple tree isn’t just a tree after a hurricane—it’s a gateway to incredible adventures! When two brothers discover this magical tree, their imaginations take them on journeys beyond anything they’ve ever dreamed. What amazing places will they explore next, and why does this magic matter so much to them?
Quick Assessment
This gentle fiction story follows two brothers who find a magical tree uprooted by a hurricane, which sparks their imaginative adventures. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it explores themes of family bonding and creativity without intense content. The story offers a warm, uplifting look at sibling relationships and the power of imagination.
Why we rated Hurricane 7C
Hurricane is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Hurricane works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Hurricane as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Hurricane explores family, siblings, imagination, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, siblings, imagination.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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
- 9780547064338
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Published
- May 5, 2008
- Type
- Fiction