What reading level is I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster 1937?

I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster 1937 by Lauren Tarshis is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster 1937 appropriate for?

I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster 1937 is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 8ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster 1937?

I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster 1937 is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the I Survived series.

Does I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster 1937 have any content warnings?

I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster 1937 has a HootRating of 8ME (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 Hindenburg Disaster 1937?

I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster 1937 by Lauren Tarshis is 91 pages.

I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster 1937

Lauren Tarshis

I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster 1937

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lauren Tarshis

I Survived · Book 13

Reading Level 3 8ME Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd 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

I’m about to tell you a secret: the biggest, most amazing airship ever built turned into a blazing fireball in just seconds. Eleven-year-old Hugo’s dream trip suddenly becomes a terrifying race against time. But that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Adventure Historical Survival Family Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction novel follows eleven-year-old Hugo Ballard as he experiences the 1937 Hindenburg disaster firsthand. It offers a dramatic and age-appropriate depiction of the event, focusing on themes of survival and courage. Suitable for children aged 9-12, the story contains moments of peril and loss but handles them sensitively.