The Hunt for Red October
by Tom Clancy
National Geographic Books 2010
Book 4 of Ryanverse
Great fit for 6th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
Book 4 in a series — earlier books first
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About this book
Don't Miss the Original Series Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Starring John Krasinski! The #1 New York Times bestseller that launched the phenomenal career of Tom Clancy—a gripping military thriller that introduced the world to his unforgettable hero, Jack Ryan—nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read. Somewhere under the freezing Atlantic, a Soviet sub commander has just made a fateful decision. The Red October is heading west. The Americans want her. The Russians want her back. The chase for the highly advanced nuclear submarine is on—and there’s only one man who can find her... Brilliant CIA analyst Jack Ryan has little interest in fieldwork, but when covert photographs of Red October land on his desk, Ryan soon finds himself in the middle of a high-stakes game of hide-and-seek played by two world powers—a game that could end in all-out war.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Hunt for Red October right for my child?
Yes — The Hunt for Red October is a great fit for 6th grade. The reading level is AR 6.3, which is typical for 6th grade. The interest level is rated , meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Note: this is book 4 in a series — your child should read the earlier books first.
How long does it take to read The Hunt for Red October?
At a typical 6th grade reading pace, The Hunt for Red October takes around 14h to finish. The book has 151,091 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does The Hunt for Red October have an AR quiz?
Yes — The Hunt for Red October has an AR quiz available, worth 25 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 Hunt for Red October?
The Hunt for Red October has an AR reading level of 6.3, which places it at a 6th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated — 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.