The Hurricane Mystery

Gertrude Chandler Warner

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The Hurricane Mystery

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Boxcar Children

Reading Level 3-4 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

When the Alden siblings travel to South Carolina, they uncover clues about a pirate ancestor and embark on an exciting quest to find hidden treasure. As a fierce storm approaches, they race against time and a mysterious rival to solve the mystery before the hurricane strikes. Adventure and bravery guide their journey on the island shores.

Themes

FamilyAdventureMysteryBrothers and SistersBuried TreasureIslands

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

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

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

118 pages
15,397 words
1h 43m read-aloud
ISBN
0807534374
Pages
118
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
1996
Type
Fiction
Word Count
15,397
Lexile
580L
Read-Aloud
~1h 43m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Brothers and SistersOrphansBuried TreasureIslandsMystery and Detective StoriesSullivan's IslandCharlestonDetective and Mystery StoriesTreasure TrovesBoxcar ChildrenSiblingsTours

Places

Charleston (S.C.)Sullivan's Island (S.C. : Island)