What reading level is I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871?

I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 by Lauren Tarshis is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 appropriate for?

I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871?

I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 have any content warnings?

I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 has a HootRating of 8LE (Light — 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 Great Chicago Fire, 1871?

I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 by Lauren Tarshis is 84 pages.

I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871

Lauren Tarshis

I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lauren Tarshis

Reading Level 3 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The crackling roar fills the air as thick smoke curls around Oscar's face, making it hard to breathe. The city of Chicago is burning all around him, flames licking the sky and turning night into day. In the heart of chaos, Oscar must find courage he never knew he had as the fire races closer and closer.

Themes

Historical Survival Adventure Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction book tells the story of Oscar Starling, a young boy caught in the devastating Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Suitable for early readers ages 5-8, it offers a vivid and engaging introduction to a significant event in American history while emphasizing themes of bravery and survival. Parents should note the depiction of fire and peril, which is handled in an age-appropriate manner.