Storm warning
Linda Sue Park
Storm warning
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Linda Sue Park
The text is written at a 4th 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
Amy and Dan are the smartest clue hunters out there—no mystery is too tricky for them to solve. When a shadowy figure appears, they're plunged into a whirlwind of secrets and danger that could change everything. Discovering the truth isn't just a game—it's a race against time.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade adventure follows siblings Amy and Dan as they unravel family secrets through puzzles and ciphers while evading a mysterious antagonist. Suitable for readers aged 9 to 12, the story combines mystery and suspense with themes of family and teamwork. Parents should note some mild peril but no intense violence or mature content.
Why we rated Storm warning 9LP
Storm warning is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 190 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Storm warning works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Storm warning as 9LP ("Light — Physical") 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Storm warning explores family, adventure, mystery, brothers and sisters, and ciphers — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, adventure, mystery.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9780545090674
- Pages
- 190
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction