Black Wind
Clive Cussler
Black Wind
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Clive Cussler
Dirk Pitt Adventures
The text is written at a 9th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
As World War II draws to a close, hidden submarines carrying a deadly biological weapon head toward the U.S. West Coast. Years later, a marine biologist, a marine engineer, and their father, a daring adventurer, race against time to stop a sinister plan that could change the fate of the nation. Their courage and teamwork are the only barriers standing between disaster and salvation.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 9 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, biological weapons, physical danger. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0399152598
- Pages
- 530
- Publisher
- Putnam Adult
- Published
- 2004
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 150,194
- Read-Aloud
- ~16h 41m
- Text Density
- Dense