The Other Wind
Ursula K. Le Guin
The Other Wind
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ursula K. Le Guin
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Alder, a powerful sorcerer, dreads the night as restless spirits reach out to him, seeking release from the afterlife. As the boundary between the living and the dead weakens, he must confront ancient forces threatening to overrun Earthsea. This tale explores courage and the delicate balance between worlds.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: fear & anxiety, physical/safety: animal death, physical/safety: animal abuse. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0151006849
- Pages
- 246
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 69,223
- Read-Aloud
- ~7h 41m
- Text Density
- Dense