Northwind
Readers rate it 2.8 (4 on Hardcover)
288 pages · Released Jan 11, 2022 · Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
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A note for parents
Northwind is a character-driven fantasy adventure by Gary Paulsen suitable for upper middle-grade readers. The story emphasizes personal growth, resilience, and transformation through adventure, with minimal profanity or explicit content. While there are some tense moments and mild violence typical of survival/adventure narratives, the focus remains on emotional development and overcoming challenges.
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- nyt:childrens-middle-grade-hardcover=2022-01-30
- New York Times bestseller
- Character driven
- Strong Character Development
- Unloveable Characters
- Not Diverse Characters
- Adventurous
- reflective
- tense
- Fantasy
- Young Adult
- Adventure
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ISBN 9780374314200 · Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)