I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
The Mountain of Fire was lying in wait...
It was one the most beautiful mountains in America, Mt. St. Helens, in Washington State. But what many didn't know was that this peaceful mountain had an explosive past. For more than a century, it had been quiet. But below ground, pressure had been building, and soon,Kaboom! Mt. St. Helens would erupt with terrifying fury.
Eleven-year-old Jess Tanner knew the mountain well, and like many, she never imagined that this serene wilderness could turn deadly. But on May 10th, 1980, Jess finds herself in the middle of the deadliest volcanic eruption in U.S. history. Trapped on the mountain, she must escape clouds of poisonous gas, boiling rivers, and landslides of rock, glacial ice, and white-hot debris.
The newest book in the I Survived series will take readers into one of the most dramatic events in recent U.S. history where they will meet one of nature's most devastating forces.
Frequently asked questions
Is I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book depicts the dangers associated with the volcanic eruption, including landslides, poisonous gases, and boiling rivers, which can be considered violent in the context of a natural disaster. However, the violence is not graphic but rather part of the survival narrative. The book contains elements that could be considered scary, such as the eruption itself and the associated dangers like ash clouds and lava flows. These elements are framed within the context of a thrilling survival story, which may be intense for younger readers.
Does I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 have violence?
The book depicts the dangers associated with the volcanic eruption, including landslides, poisonous gases, and boiling rivers, which can be considered violent in the context of a natural disaster. However, the violence is not graphic but rather part of the survival narrative.
Does I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 have scary content?
The book contains elements that could be considered scary, such as the eruption itself and the associated dangers like ash clouds and lava flows. These elements are framed within the context of a thrilling survival story, which may be intense for younger readers.
Does I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference the book's narrative about survival during a volcanic eruption without mentioning any religious themes or practices.
Does I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 have racial/cultural content?
The book does not focus on race as a central theme. It features characters involved in a survival story during a volcanic eruption, but race is not discussed or highlighted in the narrative.
Does I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the book. The content is appropriate for the target age group, focusing on adventure and survival without the use of inappropriate language.
Does I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 have climate change?
The book does not address climate themes. It centers on the eruption of Mount St. Helens and the immediate dangers associated with it, without discussing broader environmental issues or climate change.
Does I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative focuses on the children's survival during the eruption, and there are no references to sexual themes or situations.
Does I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 have gender roles?
While the protagonist is a young girl, the book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The focus is on survival and adventure rather than on gender dynamics.
Does I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book. The search results focus on the book's plot about the eruption of Mount St. Helens and do not reference any LGBTQ+ content.
