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Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
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The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: Adella and Rhoda don't get along at all. But when the Great Blizzard of 1850 traps them in a snowstorm, they have no choice but to rely on each other. What happens next will change everything—but that’s only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
Set during the Great Blizzard of 1850, this middle-grade historical fiction explores themes of survival and unlikely friendship as two girls with a difficult relationship must work together to stay safe. Appropriate for ages 9-12, the story presents mild peril in a historical context without graphic content. It offers a thoughtful look at cooperation and resilience in challenging circumstances.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780590457286
- Pages
- 100
- Publisher
- Scholastic Books
- Published
- 1972
- Type
- Fiction