What reading level is Thunder?

Thunder by Bonnie S. Calhoun is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Thunder appropriate for?

Thunder is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Thunder?

Thunder is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Thunder have any content warnings?

Thunder has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Thunder?

Thunder by Bonnie S. Calhoun is 432 pages.

Thunder

Bonnie S. Calhoun

Thunder

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Bonnie S. Calhoun

Reading Level 8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

What if the land you knew was gone, and the people you hunted suddenly became the ones chasing you? Selah crouches in the tall grass, searching for mysterious visitors from across the sea, but when a strange mark appears on her skin, everything changes. Now, she must decide who to trust in a world filled with secrets and danger.

Themes

Adventure Science & Nature Survival Friendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Set in a post-apocalyptic America, this middle-grade science fiction story follows Selah, a young girl navigating a harsh world where survival means making difficult choices. The novel explores themes of trust, identity, and resilience with some mild peril and complex social dynamics, appropriate for readers ages 9-12. Parents should note the presence of tension related to hunting and capture scenarios, though handled thoughtfully within the story.