Mirandy and Brother Wind

Patricia McKissack

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Mirandy and Brother Wind

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Patricia McKissack

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Mirandy is determined to win the cake walk by finding the perfect partner—Brother Wind. Despite clever advice from her friends, he remains a playful challenge she’s eager to catch. With lively characters and colorful illustrations, this tale dances with energy and charm.

Themes

DanceAfrican AmericanFriendship

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
1,391 words
9m read-aloud
ISBN
0394887654
Pages
32
Publisher
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published
1992
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,391
Lexile
690L
Read-Aloud
~9 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

DanceWindsAfrican Americans