The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind

Meg Medina

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The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Meg Medina

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Here’s a secret: Sonia was born during the fiercest storm Tres Montes has ever seen, and everyone believes she can calm the wind. But Sonia knows the truth—she isn’t magical. Still, how can she let down all the people who count on her? That’s only the beginning of her story.

Quick Assessment

This novel follows sixteen-year-old Sonia Ocampo, who is seen by her community as having the power to calm storms. Blending elements of magical realism with themes of identity and responsibility, the story explores Sonia's journey toward self-discovery and facing difficult truths. Suitable for teens aged 13 to 18, the book features young romance and addresses social themes within a Hispanic American setting.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
ISBN
9780763664190
Pages
256
Publisher
National Geographic Books
Published
Sep 24, 2013
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Young Adult FictionPeople & PlacesUnited StatesHispanic & LatinoSocial ThemesEmigration & ImmigrationMagical RealismFamily LifeMexicoIdentity