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Nando Parrado

Virginia Loh-Hagan

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Nando Parrado

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Crash in the Andes

by Virginia Loh-Hagan

Reading Level 2 7LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Nando Parrado survived one of the most unbelievable plane crashes high in the Andes mountains. His story shows how courage and hope can turn the impossible into a real-life adventure. Discover why his survival matters to everyone who faces tough challenges.

Themes

SurvivalAdventureSouth AmericaAircraft Accidents

Quick Assessment

This book tells the true story of Nando Parrado's survival after a plane crash in the Andes. It is designed for early readers with simple language and vivid photos to support understanding. Suitable for children ages 5-8, it sensitively handles themes of survival and resilience without graphic content.

Why we rated Nando Parrado 7LE

Nando Parrado is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Nando Parrado works for readers up to grade 4.0.

We rate Nando Parrado as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Nando Parrado explores survival, adventure, south america, and aircraft accidents — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about survival, adventure, south america.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
9781534107762
Pages
32
Publisher
45th Parallel Press
Published
2018
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Aircraft AccidentsSouth America