Hurricane horror

Jack Dillon

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Hurricane horror

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Hurricane Horror

by Jack Dillon

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

The howling wind shakes the windows, and the sharp scent of rain fills the air as dark clouds swirl overhead. Jason can feel the tension crackling like electricity—this hurricane isn’t just any storm; it’s a monster ready to roar through his town. With his family staying put, Jason wonders if bravery can stand against nature’s fiercest fury.

Themes

AdventureFamilyNatural Disaster

Quick Assessment

This gripping middle-grade novel follows Jason Mitchell as his family faces an approaching hurricane that threatens their home. While many evacuate, Jason’s father insists on staying, creating a tense story about courage and the risks of stubbornness. Appropriate for ages 9-12, this book explores themes of natural disasters and family resilience without graphic content.

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: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

135 pages
ISBN
9780140388169
Pages
135
Publisher
Puffin
Published
1999
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Hurricanes