Blood Moon
Jackie French
Blood Moon
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jackie French
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
What if a peaceful night turns into a chilling mystery when a body is found with a terrible wound? Imagine living among werewolves, water sprites, and a community filled with suspicion and fear. Can Danielle uncover the truth before another murder strikes?
Quick Assessment
Blood Moon is a young adult science fiction and fantasy novel that blends horror elements with a thrilling mystery. The story follows Danielle Forest, a virtual engineer, as she investigates a series of murders in a supernatural community, dealing with themes of suspicion, violence, and complex social dynamics. Recommended for ages 16 and up due to mature themes including graphic violence and horror.
Why we rated Blood Moon 7IP
Blood Moon is written at a Level 2 reading level across 14 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Blood Moon works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Blood Moon as 7IP ("Intense — Physical") because the content sits in the "Intense" range — intense conflict including peril, frightening scenes, or emotionally heavy themes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Graphic Violence, Horror Themes.
Thematically, Blood Moon explores fantasy world-building, mystery, adventure, and science & nature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, mystery, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Sensitive readers who get overwhelmed by intense conflict or scary scenes.
- ! Children younger than 13+ — the content intensity is above what most younger kids can process comfortably.
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7IP — Intense — PhysicalHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Was our "Intense" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780207197512
- Pages
- 14
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Australia
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Fiction