What reading level is I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980?

I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 by Lauren Tarshis is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 appropriate for?

I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Natural Disaster, Mild Peril.

What genre is I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980?

I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 is fiction. Part of the I Survived series.

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I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 has a HootRating of 10ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Natural Disaster, Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980

Lauren Tarshis

I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lauren Tarshis

I Survived · Book 14

Reading Level 5 10ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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 day in the forest suddenly turned into a fight for survival? Imagine the ground shaking, ash filling the sky, and a mountain erupting with unstoppable power. Could you escape the fiery fury of Mount St. Helens before it’s too late?

Themes

Survival Adventure Historical Family

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade historical fiction book follows a young boy’s experience during the catastrophic 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. It provides an engaging and age-appropriate introduction to a significant natural disaster, highlighting themes of survival, bravery, and resilience. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book contains mild peril and natural disaster content but no graphic violence or mature themes.