Stormblown
Nick Courage
Stormblown
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Nick Courage
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.
Why we rated Stormblown 12MP
Stormblown is written at a Level 7 reading level across 352 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Stormblown works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Stormblown as 12MP ("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 emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Stormblown explores adventure, survival, science & nature, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, survival, science & nature.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780525645993
- Pages
- 352
- Publisher
- Delacorte Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2019
- Type
- Fiction