Black Wind

Clive Cussler

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Black Wind

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Clive Cussler

Dirk Pitt Adventures

Reading Level 9 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

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.

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 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Biological Weapons Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
8
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

530 pages
150,194 words
16h 41m read-aloud
ISBN
0399152598
Pages
530
Publisher
Putnam Adult
Published
2004
Type
Fiction
Word Count
150,194
Read-Aloud
~16h 41m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

Pitt, DirkSubmarinesBiological WeaponsMarine BiologistsMarine EngineersPacific CoastOpen Library Staff PicksDirk PittBiological WarfareAdventure FictionAdventure StoriesLarge Type BooksPittDirk

Places

Pacific Coast (U.S.)