Dark of the Moon

Dark of the Moon is written at a Level 4-5 reading level (approximately 54,589 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.9 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Dark of the Moon works for readers up to grade 6.9.

Read aloud, Dark of the Moon runs about 6.1 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Dark of the Moon as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril.

Thematically, Dark of the Moon explores coming of age, fantasy world-building, friendship, romance, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.