What reading level is Catching the Moon?

Catching the Moon by Mal Peet is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Catching the Moon appropriate for?

Catching the Moon is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10C (Clear).

What genre is Catching the Moon?

Catching the Moon is fiction — Children's stories.

Does Catching the Moon have any content warnings?

Catching the Moon has a HootRating of 10C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

Catching the Moon

Mal Peet

Catching the Moon

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mal Peet

Reading Level 5 10C 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

Prince Hal didn’t just wish for the moon—he dared to have it caught! His servants, Grim and Crumb, set out on a daring quest that turns the ordinary into the extraordinary. What happens when a simple wish meets unstoppable determination?

Themes

PoetryAdventureImaginationFriendship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book uses poetic storytelling to explore imagination and adventure through the eyes of Prince Hal and his servants. Suitable for readers aged 9 to 12, it encourages creative thinking and an appreciation for poetry. The story contains no intense or inappropriate content, making it a gentle and inspiring read.