Surviving the Ice

Kristin J. Russo

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Surviving the Ice

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kristin J. Russo

Iron Will

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

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

Stranded miles from the North Pole after a plane crash, a group of survivors must brave freezing temperatures and fierce blizzards with little shelter. Through gripping tales of courage and endurance, discover how they face frostbite, hidden ice dangers, and relentless cold to stay alive against all odds. These true stories reveal the toughness and spirit needed to survive in the harshest conditions on Earth.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, fear & anxiety, illness & injury. 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

Physical Danger Fear & Anxiety Illness & Injury
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
4,040 words
27m read-aloud
ISBN
9781629208046
Pages
48
Publisher
Full Tilt Press
Published
2019
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
4,040
Read-Aloud
~27 min
Text Density
Light Text

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