Hurricane Katrina

Debra A. Miller

Cover of Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Katrina

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

devastation on the Gulf Coast

by Debra A. Miller

Overview

Reading Level 9-10 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 9th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Experience the powerful impact of Hurricane Katrina as it unleashes devastation across the Gulf Coast, reshaping lives and communities. Follow the struggles and resilience of those caught in the storm's path, facing loss, displacement, and the challenge of rebuilding from the ruins. This gripping narrative brings to life the human stories behind one of America's most catastrophic natural disasters.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 9-10 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, physical danger, poverty & hardship. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Physical Danger Poverty & Hardship
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
8
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

19,989 words
2h 13m read-aloud
ISBN
1590189361
Publisher
Lucent Books
Published
2006
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
19,989
Read-Aloud
~2h 13m

Subjects

Hurricane Katrina, 2005Disaster VictimsUnited StatesRescue Work

Places

United States