Alex and the blue moon

Rebecca Rupp

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Alex and the blue moon

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rebecca Rupp

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

When a clever group of talking rats whisks Alex away to the Moon, he discovers a magical world where time flows differently. As he journeys through this strange place, Alex learns valuable lessons about patience and change that will stay with him forever.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

40,141 words
4h 28m read-aloud
ISBN
0763625442
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
2006
Type
Fiction
Word Count
40,141
Read-Aloud
~4h 28m

Subjects

TimeFantasyFantasy Fiction