Winter sisters

Robin Oliveira

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Winter sisters

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robin Oliveira

Reading Level 8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

Here's a secret: after a fierce snowstorm in Albany, two little girls disappear without a trace. Dr. Mary Sutter, a brave doctor and former Civil War surgeon, is determined to find them. But when a hidden truth comes out, it changes everything—and that's only the beginning.

Themes

HistoricalFamilyMysteryWomen PhysiciansBlizzards

Quick Assessment

Set in 1879 Albany, this middle-grade historical fiction follows Dr. Mary Sutter as she searches for two missing girls after a devastating snowstorm. The story explores themes of resilience, family secrets, and social challenges, with some mature content including loss and community conflict. Suitable for ages 9-12, it encourages empathy and historical understanding, though parents should be aware of emotional intensity related to missing children and family tensions.

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 Fear & Anxiety Community Conflict
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

409 pages
ISBN
9780399564253
Pages
409
Publisher
Penguin
Published
2018
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

BlizzardsWomen PhysiciansMissing ChildrenAlbanyMissing Persons

Places

Albany (N.Y.)