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The Other Wind

by Ursula K. Le Guin

Earthsea

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

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.

Representation & Themes

Fantasy World-BuildingAdventureComing of AgeFamily

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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

Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Physical/Safety: Animal Death Physical/Safety: Animal Abuse
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0151006849
Pages
246
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Published
2001
Type
Fiction
Word Count
69,223

Genres

Fiction