Sisters in the Wind: A Printz Honor Book
Printz Honor Book: Sisters in the Wind is Angeline Boulley’s thriller about Lucy Smith, a foster teen who learns of her Ojibwe heritage and family while trying to stay safe from a threatening past. This listing is for an English Kindle edition with screen-reader support and enhanced typesetting.
At a glance
- Follows Lucy Smith as she learns about her Ojibwe identity and family after years in the foster system.
- Combines a suspense-driven plot with themes of belonging, family and identity.
- The listing describes an English-language Kindle edition and gives a reading age of 14–18 years.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting and Page Flip are listed as enabled for the Kindle edition.
- The story pairs a thriller plot with family and identity themes, which may suit readers looking for both suspense and character-focused themes.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Publisher | Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) |
|---|---|
| Publication date | Sept. 2 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Reading age | 14 - 18 years |
| Print length | 373 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1250328540 |
| File size | 2.8 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Not Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
What to know before buying
- The synopsis includes foster-system experiences, pursuit and threats from the past, so readers should consider whether those themes suit them.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for a young-adult thriller centred on family, identity and belonging.
- Readers interested in a story about a foster teen discovering her Ojibwe heritage.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a light or low-stakes story, as the synopsis centres on danger, pursuit and a troubled past.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
69% 69% - 4 stars
22% 22% - 3 stars
8% 8% - 2 stars
1% 1% - 1 star
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The supplied rating distribution is predominantly five- and four-star, with a smaller three-star share and very few one- or two-star ratings. This indicates generally favourable aggregate reception, but ratings alone do not establish what readers praised or disliked. They also cannot confirm whether the suspense, family themes or Kindle reading features will suit a particular reader.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sisters in the Wind about?
The listing describes Lucy Smith, a foster teen who discovers her Ojibwe heritage and learns she has family who may offer her a home, while someone is following her.
What reading features are listed for this Kindle edition?
Screen Reader, Enhanced typesetting and Page Flip are listed as supported or enabled. X-Ray and Word Wise are listed as not enabled.
What age range does the listing give?
The listing gives a reading age of 14 - 18 years.
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