I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 (I Survived Graphic Novel #6)
Lauren Tarshis
I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 (I Survived Graphic Novel #6)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lauren Tarshis
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
Barry thought the storm was just a big rain—but then the levees broke, and everything changed in an instant. Swept away by floodwaters, he faces the wild power of Hurricane Katrina all alone. Surviving the storm of the century isn’t just about bravery—it’s about never giving up when the world falls apart.
Quick Assessment
This graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's popular book follows a boy named Barry as he experiences the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. Geared toward middle-grade readers, it balances action-driven storytelling with historical facts, including a nonfiction section with photos. Parents should know it depicts natural disaster challenges and separation but handles these themes appropriately for ages 9-12.
Why we rated I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 (I Survived Graphic Novel #6) 9ME
I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 (I Survived Graphic Novel #6) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 160 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 (I Survived Graphic Novel #6) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 (I Survived Graphic Novel #6) as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 (I Survived Graphic Novel #6) explores adventure, historical, science & nature, survival, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, historical, science & nature.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781338766967
- Pages
- 160
- Publisher
- Graphix
- Published
- 2022
- Type
- Fiction