I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 (I Survived #6)
Lauren Tarshis
I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 (I Survived #6)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lauren Tarshis
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What if your favorite day suddenly turned into the scariest day of your life? Lucas loves football and his Uncle Benny, a firefighter who taught him all about the game. But when Lucas takes the train to visit Benny's firehouse, the city is about to face a huge, life-changing challenge.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This historical fiction novel follows Lucas, a young boy whose admiration for his firefighter uncle is tested on September 11, 2001. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it sensitively introduces themes of terrorism and survival without graphic details. Parents should know it handles a difficult real-life event with care, focusing on courage and hope.
Why we rated I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 (I Survived #6) 8ME
I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 (I Survived #6) is written at a Level 3 reading level across 82 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 (I Survived #6) works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 (I Survived #6) as 8ME ("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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Terrorism, Survival.
Thematically, I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 (I Survived #6) explores survival, family, historical, courage, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 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 survival, family, historical.
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
8ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9780545442992
- Pages
- 82
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction