Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
4.9
Points
4.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
25854
Points per Word
0.000155
Page Count
123
Points per Page
0.03252
Series
Wind Star
Description
Marie Le Blanc finds adventure in the bayou country of South Louisiana in the early 1920s.
Quick Summary
Set in the balmy bayous of 1920s Louisiana, this story follows a determined girl who navigates swamps, secrets, and small-town drama with guts and guile. Kids will root for Marie as she solves puzzling mysteries, befriends colorful characters, and discovers what it truly means to stand by her convictions. If your kid loves heartwarming Southern stories like Because of Winn-Dixie, they'll be completely hooked on Marie's journey. This book is ideal for kids ages 9 to 12 in grades four through seven.