Queen of the wind
Tom Townsend
Queen of the wind
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Tom Townsend
The text is written at a 4th 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
Here’s a secret: Blaze, just nineteen, hides a fearless heart beneath a calm surface as she steps into a Texas sailing school. She’s about to discover that the wind carries more than just waves—it carries stories that change everything. But that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Queen of the Wind follows nineteen-year-old Blaze as she begins working at a sailing school in Texas, encountering new challenges and adventures that help her grow. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, this middle-grade fiction gently explores themes of independence and discovery with an emphasis on sailing and friendship. There is nothing in the content that would be inappropriate for this age group.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0890157154
- Pages
- 146
- Publisher
- Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum
- Published
- 1989
- Type
- Fiction