Black Wind

Black Wind is written at a Level 9 reading level across 530 pages (approximately 150,194 words). Strong independent readers around grade 10.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Black Wind works for readers up to grade 11.0.

Read aloud, Black Wind runs about 16.7 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Black Wind as 14MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Biological Weapons, Physical Danger.

Thematically, Black Wind explores adventure, science & nature, family, and suspense — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.