The Danger
Scholastic Paperbacks 2003
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- teamwork
- courage
- survival
- greed and ethics
- trust and betrayal
- problem-solving
- loyalty
- perseverance
About this book
In the final book of Gordon Korman’s Dive trilogy, Kaz, Dante, Adriana, and Star race to protect a long-lost treasure while sharks circle and untrustworthy adults close in. Fast-paced chapters take readers from the deck of a dive boat to the eerie silence of a shipwreck deep below. The stakes are high, but the crew’s quick thinking, courage, and teamwork keep readers turning pages. Perfect for middle-grade adventure fans who love ocean settings, mystery, and nonstop suspense.
Setting: a dive boat and a sunken ship off a tropical Caribbean island
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Danger right for my child?
Yes — The Danger is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.8, 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 teamwork, courage, survival.
How long does it take to read The Danger?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, The Danger takes around 3.2h to finish. The book has 29,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does The Danger have an AR quiz?
Yes — The Danger has an AR quiz available, worth 4 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 The Danger?
The Danger has an AR reading level of 4.8, 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.