Hunger Moon

Sarah Lamstein

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Hunger Moon

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sarah Lamstein

Reading Level 3 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Twelve-year-old Ruthie juggles her desire for recognition with the responsibility of caring for her younger brothers, especially Eddy, who faces challenges that others don't understand. Set in 1950s Chicago, Ruthie's story shines a light on family bonds and the strength found in love and acceptance. Through her eyes, readers experience the ups and downs of growing up while supporting those they care about.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include family change, disability representation, emotional: identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Family Change Disability Representation Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

109 pages
19,553 words
2h 10m read-aloud
ISBN
1932425055
Pages
109
Publisher
Front Street
Published
2004
Type
Fiction
Word Count
19,553
Read-Aloud
~2h 10m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Family ProblemsBrothers and SistersSchoolsPeople With Mental DisabilitiesChicago20th CenturySchool StoriesSiblingsMentally HandicappedFamily Life

Places

Chicago (Ill.)