Wild Wind

A parent might reach for this book when their child is facing a new challenge, like a move or a new school, and needs a story to model self-reliance and inner strength. Wild Wind tells the story of Keely, a young girl who feels lost and lonely in her new home in the Australian countryside. When a massive cyclone hits, she and her dog are separated from her family and must survive in the wild. The book powerfully explores themes of resilience, overcoming fear, and finding confidence in your own abilities. It’s an empowering adventure for middle-grade readers, perfect for showing a child that they have the resources within themselves to navigate scary and unknown situations.