What reading level is Hurricane heat?

Hurricane heat by Steven Barwin is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Hurricane heat appropriate for?

Hurricane heat is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Hurricane heat?

Hurricane heat is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Hurricane heat have any content warnings?

Hurricane heat has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — 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 heat?

Hurricane heat by Steven Barwin is 172 pages.

Hurricane heat

Steven Barwin

Hurricane heat

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Steven Barwin

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 would you do if your family suddenly disappeared? Travis Barkley’s world flips upside down when he loses his parents and gets separated from his sister. Now, a mysterious postcard sparks a search that could change everything—but will he find Amanda before it’s too late?

Themes

Brothers and sistersBaseball storiesMissing personsFriendship Family Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Travis Barkley, a young boy coping with the loss of his parents and separation from his sister as he navigates the foster care system. When a postcard from his sister reaches him, he embarks on a search in southern California, balancing the challenges of reconnecting family and pursuing his passion for baseball. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story sensitively explores themes of grief, family separation, and friendship without graphic content.