Washed Away by Floods

Charles Hofer

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Washed Away by Floods

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Charles Hofer

Reading Level 2 7LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd 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

Splash! The roar of rushing water fills the air as muddy waves crash against homes and trees. Imagine what it feels like when a flood sweeps through, turning familiar places into wild rivers. It’s both scary and amazing—and shows how people come together to stay safe.

Themes

Natural disastersSurvivalScience & NatureSTEM Education

Quick Assessment

This early reader introduces children ages 5-8 to the science and impact of floods through vivid photographs and straightforward explanations. It covers where floods happen, why they occur, and how people survive them, supporting elementary earth science curricula with STEM concepts. The book is appropriate for young readers and handles the topic with sensitivity, focusing on education rather than fear.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

34 pages
ISBN
9781538326589
Pages
34
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published
2017
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

FloodsNatural DisastersSurvivalSurvival After Airplane AccidentsShipwrecksEtc