What reading level is I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 (I Survived #12)?

I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 (I Survived #12) by Lauren Tarshis is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 (I Survived #12) appropriate for?

I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 (I Survived #12) is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 8ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 (I Survived #12)?

I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 (I Survived #12) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the I Survived series.

Does I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 (I Survived #12) have any content warnings?

I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 (I Survived #12) 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 Joplin Tornado, 2011 (I Survived #12)?

I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 (I Survived #12) by Lauren Tarshis is 89 pages.

I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 (I Survived #12)

Lauren Tarshis

I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 (I Survived #12)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lauren Tarshis

I Survived · Book 12

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

Dexter races alongside Dr. Norman Rays, the storm chasing expert, as dark clouds swirl above Joplin. The tornado seems miles away—until it suddenly changes course, heading straight for the city. Can Dexter find safety before the storm hits?

Themes

Survival Adventure FamilyNatural Disasters

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book follows eleven-year-old Dexter, who goes storm chasing with a famous meteorologist just before a deadly tornado strikes Joplin, Missouri. It explores themes of bravery and survival with realistic depictions of tornado dangers suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the story includes natural disaster peril but presents it in an age-appropriate, engaging way.