Stormblown

Nick Courage

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Stormblown

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Nick Courage

Reading Level 7 12MP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Rain pounds and wind howls as Alejo watches birds struggle against the waves, sensing the storm’s growing fury. Meanwhile, Emily slips out on a secret mission to the island her brother loves, unaware that a fierce hurricane named Valerie is racing toward them both. Suddenly, everything changes—will they make it through the storm alive?

Quick Assessment

Stormblown follows two young protagonists facing a powerful hurricane threatening Puerto Rico and New Orleans. Suitable for ages 9-12, this middle-grade novel blends adventure and survival themes with vivid descriptions of natural disasters. Parents should note the story includes moments of peril and emotional tension, but it remains appropriate for its target audience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12MP — Moderate — Physical
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

352 pages
ISBN
9780525645993
Pages
352
Publisher
Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Published
2019
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

HurricanesSurvivalPuerto RicoNew Orleans