Into the Killing Seas
by Michael P. Spradlin
Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 4th 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
Twelve-year-old Patrick and his little brother sneak aboard the USS Indianapolis to journey back to the Philippines, hoping to reunite with their parents after the chaos of war. Their adventure unfolds amid the dangers of the sea during World War II, where bravery and brotherhood are put to the test. Facing unexpected challenges, they learn the true meaning of courage in a world at war.
Representation & Themes
FamilyAdventureHistoricalSurvival
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
Realistic Violence Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780545837644
- Publisher
- Scholastic Press
- Published
- 2015-01-01
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 36,179
Subjects
Children's fictionWar, fictionWorld war, 1939-1945, fictionSurvival, fiction