Rescued!
Amy Waeschle
Rescued!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Amy Waeschle
The text is written at a 6th 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
Dust fills the air as the ground shakes beneath you. Trapped under rubble or perched atop a flooded roof, every second counts. Will the brave rescuers arrive in time to save those caught in nature’s fury?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book presents gripping, true stories of real-life rescues from natural disasters like earthquakes and floods, tailored for middle-grade readers. It combines fast-paced narratives with primary source quotes and informative sidebars to enhance understanding. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers historical and modern accounts from around the world, highlighting courage and survival without graphic content.
Why we rated Rescued! 11LE
Rescued! is written at a Level 6 reading level across 286 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Rescued! works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Rescued! as 11LE ("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, Rescued! explores rescue, adventure, historical, science & nature, and survival — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about rescue, adventure, historical.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781543501292
- Pages
- 286
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction