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The Storm Makers

Jennifer E. Smith (2012)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Emotional Abuse

Positive tags

Coming of AgeSibling BondSelf-DiscoveryAdventureFriendship

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age Hero

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersFish out of Water

Tropes

Coming of AgeFish out of WaterFound FamilyMentor FigureTraining ArcHidden IdentityReluctant Hero

Themes

FamilyGrowing upIdentityConnectionBelongingSibling RelationshipsSelf-Acceptance

Synopsis

Twelve-year-olds Ruby and Simon have been growing apart since their parents moved them to a Wisconsin farm, but weird weather events that seem tied to Simon's emotions bring a stranger into their lives who introduces them to the Makers of Storms Society, strengthening the bond between the twins.

Is The Storm Makers appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Twelve-year-old twins discover a magical society that controls weather and must learn to work together. Features mild fantastical peril and emotional conflict between siblings adjusting to rural life.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include emotional abuse.

Who'll love this

Twins who can control the weather join a secret magical society and reconnect through adventure.

Tags

Contemporary FantasyWeather MagicMagical Realism