I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 (I Survived #23)

Lauren Tarshis

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I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 (I Survived #23)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lauren Tarshis

I Survived · Book 23

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

Jack feels the ground shake beneath his feet as trees topple and snow flies everywhere. The terrifying roar of the earthquake fills the air, lasting longer than anything he’s ever experienced. Will he find safety in this frozen wilderness as everything around him crumbles?

Themes

SurvivalHistoricalAdventureScience & NatureFamily

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction novel follows eleven-year-old Jack as he survives the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in the U.S. The story combines thrilling survival adventure with factual information about the earthquake and its aftermath. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers an engaging way to learn about natural disasters, resilience, and earth science without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate ←
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

111 pages
ISBN
9781338897654
Pages
111
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
2023-11-07
Type
Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction