What reading level is The Killing Sea?

The Killing Sea by Richard Lewis is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Killing Sea appropriate for?

The Killing Sea is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Physical Danger, Loss & Grief, Fear & Anxiety, Poverty & Hardship.

Does The Killing Sea have any content warnings?

The Killing Sea has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Physical Danger, Loss & Grief, Fear & Anxiety, Poverty & Hardship. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Killing Sea?

The Killing Sea by Richard Lewis is 192 pages (approximately 43,146 words).

The Killing Sea

Richard Lewis

The Killing Sea

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Richard Lewis

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 a devastating tsunami strikes Sumatra, two young survivors, Sarah from America and Ruslan from Indonesia, join forces to navigate the dangerous journey inland. As they face challenges and uncertainty, Ruslan searches for his father while Sarah races to find medical help for her brother. Their courage and friendship shine amid the chaos of disaster.

Themes

Adventure Friendship Family Social JusticeNatural Disasters

Quick Assessment

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

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate

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

Content Flags

Physical Danger Loss & Grief Fear & Anxiety Poverty & Hardship

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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Details

Book Length

192 pages

43,146 words

4h 48m read-aloud

ISBN: 9781416911654
Pages: 192
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Published: December 5, 2006
Type: Fiction
Word Count: 43,146
Read-Aloud: ~4h 48m
Text Density: Standard

Subjects

TsunamisSocial IssuesIndian Ocean Tsunami, 2004Young Adult FictionSurvivalAction & AdventureSurvival StoriesPeople & PlacesAsiaBrothers and SistersAmericansSiblingsSurvival After Airplane Accidents, ShipwrecksNatural DisastersIndonesia