I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 (I Survived #17)

Lauren Tarshis

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I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 (I Survived #17)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lauren Tarshis

I Survived · Book 17

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 if a peaceful family trip to a national park turns into a fight for survival? Imagine coming face-to-face with a mighty grizzly bear, the first ever to attack in this place. Can eleven-year-old Melody stay safe during a summer that will change everything about how humans and wild bears live together?

Themes

AdventureSurvivalFamilyHistoricalAnimals & Nature

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade historical fiction novel follows eleven-year-old Melody Vega as she faces the real-life danger of grizzly bear attacks in Glacier National Park in 1967. The story explores themes of survival, loss, and the complex relationship between humans and wildlife. Suitable for ages 9-12, it handles moments of peril and emotional challenge with sensitivity.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate ←
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
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

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

144 pages
ISBN
9780545919845
Pages
144
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
2018
Type
Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

BearsHuman-bear EncountersCampingBear AttacksGrizzly BearMontanaCartoons and Comics

Places

MontanaGlacier National Park