Destination Moon (The Adventures of Tintin)

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Destination Moon (The Adventures of Tintin)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

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Reading Level 3 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if you could travel all the way to the moon? Imagine sneaking aboard a real rocket, only to discover spies lurking everywhere, trying to steal the secret plans! Can Tintin and Snowy keep the rocket safe and reach the stars?

Quick Assessment

This classic graphic novel follows Tintin and his dog Snowy as they accompany Professor Calculus on his daring mission to the moon. Packed with adventure and mild suspense involving espionage, it’s suitable for early readers ages 5-8. The story encourages curiosity about space travel while providing engaging, age-appropriate thrills.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
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
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

62 pages
ISBN
9780316358453
Pages
62
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published
September 30, 1976
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Action & AdventureComics & Graphic NovelsCartoons and ComicsSpace Flight to the MoonEspagnolBandes DessinéesComic Books, StripsPictorial Belgian Wit and HumorGraphic NovelsSpace FlightAdventure and AdventurersChildren's Stories, FrenchCaricatures and CartoonsTintinMoon

People

Tintin (Fictitious character)

Places

FranceMoon