Paulina and the Disaster at Pompeii
Barbara Perez Marquez
Paulina and the Disaster at Pompeii
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Mount Vesuvius Eruption Graphic Novel
by Barbara Perez Marquez
Girls Survive Graphic Novels
The text is written at a 2nd 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 Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupts, twelve-year-old Paulina and her friend Fabia race through Pompeii to stay safe and lend a hand to those in need. Their courageous journey reveals the strength of friendship and bravery during a natural disaster. Along the way, readers discover fascinating facts about the volcanic eruption that changed history.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 2-3 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, 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
7/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781669013181
- Pages
- 49
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- 2023
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,781
- Read-Aloud
- ~12 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy