Cover of Dark of the Moon

Dark of the Moon

by Rachel Hawthorne

Dark Guardian

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Unknown

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Brittany has always dreamed of becoming a Dark Guardian like Connor, but when the full moon comes, she doesn't transform like the others. Holding onto her secret feelings for Connor, she faces the fear of being different and takes risky steps to prove herself. Her choices could put everyone in danger as she struggles to find where she truly belongs.

Representation & Themes

Coming of AgeFantasy World-BuildingFriendshipRomanceAdventure

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Physical/Safety: Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780061709579
Publisher
HarperTeen
Published
2009
Type
Fiction
Word Count
54,589

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

WerewolvesFictionSupernaturalIdentityForests and forestryChildren's fictionDating (social customs), fictionFantasy fiction