Storm warriors

Elisa Lynn Carbone

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Storm warriors

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elisa Lynn Carbone

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

After losing his mother and facing danger from the Ku Klux Klan, Nathan and his family start fresh on the remote Pea Island off North Carolina. Surrounded by brave African American surfmen who rescue shipwrecked sailors, Nathan discovers courage and hope while confronting the harsh realities of racism. As he learns the true meaning of strength, Nathan finds a new dream that inspires him to keep going no matter what.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include death & grief, racial discrimination, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Death & Grief Racial Discrimination Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

168 pages
36,432 words
4h 3m read-aloud
ISBN
0375806644
Pages
168
Publisher
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published
2001
Type
Fiction
Word Count
36,432
Read-Aloud
~4h 3m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

United States. Life-Saving ServiceAfrican AmericansFathers and SonsRace RelationsPea IslandUnited States

Places

Pea Island (N.C.)