Night Of Disaster
Anne E. Schraff
Night Of Disaster
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Anne E. Schraff
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
About This Book
The thunder rumbles like a giant’s growl, and the cold, wet wind bites at Bethany’s face as the floodwaters rise all around her. The smell of wet earth and rushing water fills the air, and every splash echoes the danger closing in. With her family gone, Bethany must face the wild storm and an unexpected ally to save her siblings — but will they make it across the mountains in time?
Quick Assessment
This novel follows Bethany Ford, a young girl who must navigate a dangerous flood while her parents are away. The story explores themes of wilderness survival and the challenges of relying on others in emergencies, suitable for ages 13 and up. It contains tense but age-appropriate peril and highlights cooperation and resilience.
Why we rated Night Of Disaster 9ME
Night Of Disaster is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 116 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Night Of Disaster works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Night Of Disaster as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Night Of Disaster explores wilderness survival, floods, adventure, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about wilderness survival, floods, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Similar Books
Based on content and theme analysis
One stormy night
Anne Schreiber
One stormy night
Anne Schreiber
Disaster On The River
Anne E. Schraff
Disaster On The River
Anne E. Schraff
The Flood Disaster (FRIGHTMARES)
Jean Little
The Flood Disaster (FRIGHTMARES)
Jean Little
Disasters
Na
Disasters
Na
The night the water came
Clive King
The night the water came
Clive King
Hannah's Flood
Wooldridge
Hannah's Flood
Wooldridge
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780789155498
- Pages
- 116
- Publisher
- Perfection Learning (Sd)
- Published
- June 2002
- Type
- Fiction