I Survived the Night of the Lions, 2025 (I Survived #26)
Scholastic Incorporated 2026
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- courage
- resilience after injury
- survival
- respect for wildlife
- family bonds
- self-discovery
- conservation
- hope
About this book
Eleven-year-old Dylan travels to Botswana’s Okavango Delta with his filmmaker sister to document a renowned lion expert. Still recovering from an injury that sidelined his baseball dreams, he must find new confidence amid one of the world’s wildest places. Readers get a fast-paced survival adventure packed with animal science, close calls, and respect for the natural world. Perfect for fans of the I Survived series who love high-stakes, real-world thrills without graphic content.
Setting: Okavango Delta, Botswana, 2025 — a remote wildlife camp and surrounding wetlands
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is I Survived the Night of the Lions, 2025 (I Survived #26) right for my child?
Yes — I Survived the Night of the Lions, 2025 (I Survived #26) is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.4, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include courage, resilience after injury, survival.
How long does it take to read I Survived the Night of the Lions, 2025 (I Survived #26)?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, I Survived the Night of the Lions, 2025 (I Survived #26) takes around 1.6h to finish. The book has 14,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does I Survived the Night of the Lions, 2025 (I Survived #26) have an AR quiz?
Yes — I Survived the Night of the Lions, 2025 (I Survived #26) has an AR quiz available, worth 2 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is I Survived the Night of the Lions, 2025 (I Survived #26)?
I Survived the Night of the Lions, 2025 (I Survived #26) has an AR reading level of 4.4, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.