Full moon
Kenneth Lillington
Full moon
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Kenneth Lillington
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Jennifer clutches an old, dusty book as the full moon rises outside the antique shop. Shadows flicker on the walls, and strange whispers fill the air just as her twin brother John steps into the room. Suddenly, a mysterious figure appears—what secret from the past is about to change everything?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows Jennifer and her twin brother John as they navigate the supernatural mysteries tied to an antique shop they inherit. The story explores themes of family bonds and sibling relationships with a gentle supernatural twist, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the presence of mild supernatural elements and references to past family conflicts.
Why we rated Full moon 9LE
Full moon is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 136 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Full moon works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Full moon as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Full moon explores supernatural, twins, and brothers and sisters — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about supernatural, twins, brothers and sisters.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 057113792X
- Pages
- 136
- Publisher
- Faber and Faber
- Published
- 1986
- Type
- Fiction