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The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind

Meg Medina
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The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012

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Meg Medina

The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Latin America • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2012

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

HL700L

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Super Short Summary

The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind by Meg Medina follows a young girl named Sonia who grows up in a small village, burdened by the belief that she possesses a special gift that protects her community. As Sonia seeks her own freedom and identity, she navigates challenges and discovers the true meaning of her abilities and destiny.

Emotional

Mysterious

Melancholic

Inspirational

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

3.8

1,042 ratings

46%

Loved it

39%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Meg Medina's The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind is praised for its rich cultural setting and strong, relatable protagonist. The lyrical writing style is noted for engaging readers, although some critique the pacing as uneven. Themes of identity and resilience resonate, making it a heartfelt read despite occasional predictability. Overall, it's a commendable tale for young adults.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind?

Readers who enjoyed The House on Mango Street by Cisneros or Esperanza Rising by Ryan will love The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind. Fans of coming-of-age tales rich in cultural heritage and magical realism will be captivated by Medina's poetic writing and strong, resilient protagonist.

3.8

1,042 ratings

46%

Loved it

39%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Latin America • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2012

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

HL700L

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