What reading level is I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018 (I Survived #20)?

I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018 (I Survived #20) by Lauren Tarshis is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What genre is I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018 (I Survived #20)?

I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018 (I Survived #20) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the I Survived series.

Does I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018 (I Survived #20) have any content warnings?

I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018 (I Survived #20) 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 California Wildfires, 2018 (I Survived #20)?

I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018 (I Survived #20) by Lauren Tarshis is 111 pages.

I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018 (I Survived #20)

Lauren Tarshis

I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018 (I Survived #20)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lauren Tarshis

I Survived · Book 19

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

The sharp scent of smoke fills the air as crackling flames roar nearby, turning the forest into a fiery storm. Eleven-year-old Josh and his cousin race through the burning woods, hearts pounding, as the wildfires close in. Amid the heat and chaos, hope flickers like a tiny spark waiting to grow.

Themes

Survival FamilyNatural DisastersAdventure Historical

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade historical fiction novel follows eleven-year-old Josh as he moves from New Jersey to Northern California and faces the devastating 2018 wildfires. The story combines thrilling survival elements with themes of family adjustment and resilience, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the depiction of natural disaster danger and emotional challenges, handled in an age-appropriate way.