Lost on a Mountain
Meish Goldish
Lost on a Mountain
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Meish Goldish
Stranded! Testing the Limits of Survival
The text is written at a 5th 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
When Brian Dickinson reached the peak of Mt. Everest, his triumph quickly turned to a desperate fight for survival as blinding sun and dwindling oxygen threatened his escape. This gripping collection shares true stories of people lost in wild mountain terrains, battling nature's fiercest challenges to make it home. Packed with vivid photos, maps, and fascinating facts, these tales reveal the courage needed to survive in the world's most extreme environments.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, fear & anxiety, survival. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
8/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781627242929
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Stranded!
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 2,249
- Read-Aloud
- ~15 min
- Text Density
- Light Text