What reading level is I Survived the Black Death, 1348 (I Survived #24)?

I Survived the Black Death, 1348 (I Survived #24) 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 Black Death, 1348 (I Survived #24) appropriate for?

I Survived the Black Death, 1348 (I Survived #24) is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is I Survived the Black Death, 1348 (I Survived #24)?

I Survived the Black Death, 1348 (I Survived #24) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the I Survived series.

Does I Survived the Black Death, 1348 (I Survived #24) have any content warnings?

I Survived the Black Death, 1348 (I Survived #24) 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 Black Death, 1348 (I Survived #24)?

I Survived the Black Death, 1348 (I Survived #24) by Lauren Tarshis is 111 pages.

I Survived the Black Death, 1348 (I Survived #24)

Lauren Tarshis

I Survived the Black Death, 1348 (I Survived #24)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lauren Tarshis

I Survived · Book 24

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

Elsie races through the shadowy forest, heart pounding as she and her friend Humphrey stumble upon a chest bursting with stolen treasure. Suddenly, the ground feels colder, heavier — a deadly sickness is creeping closer, threatening everything. What will Elsie do when the Black Death comes for her?

Themes

HistoryAdventure Coming of Age Family

Quick Assessment

Set during the devastating Black Death pandemic of 1348, this middle-grade historical fiction follows Elsie, a brave young girl who confronts illness, loss, and the harsh realities of medieval life. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book blends suspenseful storytelling with educational nonfiction back matter to provide historical context. Parents should note the presence of themes involving illness and death portrayed with sensitivity.