Hurricane Katrina and the Flooding of New Orleans
Mary K. Pratt
Hurricane Katrina and the Flooding of New Orleans
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mary K. Pratt
Cause-and-Effect Disasters
The text is written at a 5th 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
A powerful hurricane struck New Orleans, causing devastating floods when the city's protective levees broke. Many people were trapped and faced tough challenges while waiting for help, and the storm changed lives forever. Discover how the storm grew so strong and why careful planning matters when facing natural disasters.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, flooding, loss & grief. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781512411171
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Lerner Publications TM
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 3,326
- Read-Aloud
- ~22 min
- Text Density
- Light Text