What reading level is Gontrand and the Crescent Moon?

Gontrand and the Crescent Moon by Lucie Papineau, David Homel, Alain Reno is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Gontrand and the Crescent Moon appropriate for?

Gontrand and the Crescent Moon is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Gontrand and the Crescent Moon?

Gontrand and the Crescent Moon is fiction — Cave dwellers.

Does Gontrand and the Crescent Moon have any content warnings?

Gontrand and the Crescent Moon has a HootRating of 7LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Gontrand and the Crescent Moon?

Gontrand and the Crescent Moon by Lucie Papineau, David Homel, Alain Reno is 32 pages.

Gontrand and the Crescent Moon

Lucie Papineau, David Homel, Alain Reno

Gontrand and the Crescent Moon

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lucie Papineau, David Homel, Alain Reno

Reading Level 2 7LP Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Gontrand runs through the dark, rocky forest, clutching a glowing stone that pulses like the heartbeat of the night. The lost children follow close behind, eyes wide with hope and fear. Suddenly, the stone rises into the sky—what magic will it bring to guide them home?

Themes

AdventureFolkloreFriendshipGuidance

Quick Assessment

Set in prehistoric times, this early reader follows Gontrand and a group of lost children as they discover how the moon was formed to light their way home. With simple language suitable for ages 5 to 8, the story combines folklore and adventure while emphasizing themes of guidance and hope. Parents should note the mild tension of children being lost but no graphic content.