Camino Winds
A Novel
by John Grisham
Vintage 2021
Easy read — content targets 9th–12th grade
Reading level 5.6 (5th grade) but themes aimed at ages 14+
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Genre
Themes
- Crime and corruption
- Amateur sleuthing
- Community and resilience
- Greed and power
- Ethics and justice
- Friendship and loyalty
- Natural disasters and aftermath
- Publishing and the literary world
About this book
In this sequel to Camino Island, bookstore owner Bruce Cable decides to ride out Hurricane Leo on Florida’s Camino Island. After the storm devastates the community, the body of thriller writer Nelson Kerr—Bruce’s friend and a Bay Books regular—is found, and clues suggest his death wasn’t an accident. Nelson’s unpublished manuscript points to a massive Medicare fraud scheme tied to powerful interests, drawing Bruce and his literary circle into a high-stakes, off-the-books investigation that pits them against ruthless criminals while the island struggles to rebuild.
Setting: Camino Island, a fictional barrier island off the Florida coast, during and after Hurricane Leo (contemporary)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Camino Winds right for my child?
It depends — here's what to consider for Camino Winds. The reading level is AR 5.6, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Upper Grades (9–12), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 14+ (9th–12th grade). Themes include Crime and corruption, Amateur sleuthing, Community and resilience.
How long does it take to read Camino Winds?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Camino Winds takes around 9.3h to finish. The book has 92,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Camino Winds have an AR quiz?
Yes — Camino Winds has an AR quiz available, worth 12 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Camino Winds?
Camino Winds has an AR reading level of 5.6, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Upper Grades (9–12) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.