What reading level is East of the Sun and West of the Moon?

East of the Sun and West of the Moon by Mercer Mayer is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is East of the Sun and West of the Moon appropriate for?

East of the Sun and West of the Moon is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is East of the Sun and West of the Moon?

East of the Sun and West of the Moon is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does East of the Sun and West of the Moon have any content warnings?

East of the Sun and West of the Moon has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is East of the Sun and West of the Moon?

East of the Sun and West of the Moon by Mercer Mayer is 43 pages.

East of the Sun and West of the Moon

Mercer Mayer

East of the Sun and West of the Moon

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mercer Mayer

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Did you know the Moon and the North Wind have secret powers to help a brave maiden? She’s on a daring mission to save her true love from a fierce troll princess in a faraway land—but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Folklore & MythologyFairy talesAdventure Family

Quick Assessment

This beautifully illustrated retelling of a classic fairy tale follows a young maiden’s quest to rescue her true love from a troll princess, aided by magical forces like the Moon and the North Wind. Suitable for early readers ages 5 to 8, the story introduces themes of bravery, kindness, and folklore in an age-appropriate way without any frightening content.