Cover of Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Katrina

devastation on the Gulf Coast

by Debra A. Miller

Overview

Reading Level 9-10 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 9th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Experience the powerful impact of Hurricane Katrina as it unleashes devastation across the Gulf Coast, reshaping lives and communities. Follow the struggles and resilience of those caught in the storm's path, facing loss, displacement, and the challenge of rebuilding from the ruins. This gripping narrative brings to life the human stories behind one of America's most catastrophic natural disasters.

Representation & Themes

DisasterSurvivalFamilySocial Justice

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

Loss & Grief Physical Danger Poverty & Hardship
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
1590189361
Publisher
Lucent Books
Published
2006
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
19,989

Subjects

Hurricane Katrina, 2005 -- Juvenile literatureDisaster victims -- United States -- Juvenile literatureRescue work -- United States -- Juvenile literatureJuvenile literatureHurricane Katrina, 2005Disaster victimsRescue work

Places

United States