Queen of the wind

Tom Townsend

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Queen of the wind

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tom Townsend

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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.

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 — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

146 pages
ISBN
0890157154
Pages
146
Publisher
Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum
Published
1989
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

SailingTexasWinds

Places

Texas