What reading level is I Survived the Attacks of September 11 2001?

I Survived the Attacks of September 11 2001 by Lauren Tarshis is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is I Survived the Attacks of September 11 2001 appropriate for?

I Survived the Attacks of September 11 2001 is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is I Survived the Attacks of September 11 2001?

I Survived the Attacks of September 11 2001 is fiction — Adventure comic books, strips, etc. Part of the I Survived series.

Does I Survived the Attacks of September 11 2001 have any content warnings?

I Survived the Attacks of September 11 2001 has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is I Survived the Attacks of September 11 2001?

I Survived the Attacks of September 11 2001 by Lauren Tarshis is 147 pages.

I Survived the Attacks of September 11 2001

Lauren Tarshis

I Survived the Attacks of September 11 2001

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lauren Tarshis

I Survived · Book 6

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 would you do if a day you planned for football suddenly turned into one of the most frightening days in history? Lucas skips school to talk with his dad’s firefighter friend, but the world changes in an instant as the attacks on New York City unfold. How will he find safety when everything around him is chaos?

Themes

Historical Survival FamilyCourage

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade historical fiction novel follows Lucas, a boy who becomes unexpectedly caught up in the events of September 11, 2001. The story provides a child’s perspective on a tragic day, balancing suspense with age-appropriate sensitivity for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the depiction of a real-life tragedy, though presented with care suitable for middle-grade audiences.

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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.

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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Level 38ME

Same content intensity — Moderate

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Details

Book Length

147 pages

ISBN: 9781646979622
Pages: 147
Publisher: Graphix
Published: 2021
Type: Fiction

Genres

Adventure comic books, strips, etc

Subjects

September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001TerrorismNew YorkSurvivalSeptember 11 Terrorist Attacksfastfst01112794Historical FictionAdventure and AdventurersUnited States21st Century9/11

Places

New York (State)New York (N.Y.)New York

I Survived the Attacks of September 11 2001

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