What reading level is Into the Hurricane?

Into the Hurricane by Neil Connelly is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Into the Hurricane appropriate for?

Into the Hurricane is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: Suicide, Severe Weather.

What genre is Into the Hurricane?

Into the Hurricane is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Into the Hurricane have any content warnings?

Into the Hurricane has a HootRating of 11IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: Suicide, Severe Weather. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Into the Hurricane?

Into the Hurricane by Neil Connelly is 207 pages.

Into the Hurricane

Neil Connelly

Into the Hurricane

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Neil Connelly

Reading Level 6 11IE Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Rain lashes the windows as Eli and Max race through the howling wind toward the lighthouse. The hurricane’s fury is nothing compared to the secrets and shadows chasing them. Just when they think they're safe, a new danger emerges from the storm’s eye.

Themes

SurvivalGriefInterpersonal RelationsAdventureNatural Disaster

Quick Assessment

Set during a powerful hurricane on Shackles Island, this middle-grade novel explores themes of survival, grief, and healing through the intertwined stories of Eli and Max. Both children carry deep losses and face physical and emotional challenges as they navigate the storm and interpersonal conflicts. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book contains intense weather scenes and addresses heavy topics such as suicide and loss sensitively.