What reading level is Scrub fire?

Scrub fire by Anne De Roo is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Scrub fire appropriate for?

Scrub fire is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Physical Danger.

What genre is Scrub fire?

Scrub fire is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Scrub fire have any content warnings?

Scrub fire has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Physical Danger. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Scrub fire?

Scrub fire by Anne De Roo is 105 pages.

Scrub fire

Anne De Roo

Scrub fire

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Anne De Roo

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

What if you were lost in the wild with only your courage and wits to guide you? Michelle and her little brothers face a roaring scrub fire that splits them from their family during a camping trip in New Zealand. Can they survive the dangers of the wilderness and make it back to safety before it's too late?

Themes

SurvivalBrothers and SistersAdventure FamilyNew Zealand

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows 14-year-old Michelle and her younger brothers as they navigate the challenges of surviving a sudden scrub fire while separated from their guardians in New Zealand. The story explores themes of survival, sibling bonds, and resilience, making it suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note the book includes mild peril and realistic survival situations but handles them with sensitivity.