Windsong

Eric Scott

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Windsong

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Eric Scott

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Kirsty stands frozen, staring at the shimmering figure hovering where her sister Karen died. The ghost whispers secrets only Kirsty can hear, pulling her deeper into a world of shadows and sorrow. Suddenly, a new voice joins the haunting—someone who might be the key to saving Kirsty, but time is running out.

Themes

SupernaturalMysteryGrief and HealingFriendshipMental Health

Quick Assessment

Windsong explores themes of grief, depression, and the supernatural through the story of Kirsty, a girl struggling with the loss of her sister. The book handles sensitive topics such as suicide and mental health with emotional depth and suspense, suitable for mature middle-grade readers aged 9-12. Parents should be aware of the intense emotional content and the depiction of psychiatric care within a supernatural mystery setting.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Depression & Mental Health Suicide Attempt Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
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
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

147 pages
ISBN
9781783331741
Pages
147
Publisher
Andrews UK Limited
Published
2014
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

SupernaturalMystery and Detective Stories