Journey to the Moon

Raymond Bean

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Journey to the Moon

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Raymond Bean

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

What would you do if your brother said space travel was too dangerous for girls? Starr thinks living on a space station is the coolest thing ever—until her brother Apollo and his group mysteriously vanish during a trip to the moon. Now, with the clock ticking, Starr must solve the mystery and bring them back safely.

Themes

Quick Assessment

Journey to the Moon is a middle-grade adventure about a ten-year-old girl named Starr who lives on a space station and faces challenges when her older brother and his group go missing during a moon trip. The story explores themes of family dynamics, courage, and problem-solving in a science fiction setting suitable for readers ages 9-12. It contains mild tension related to disappearance but no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

112 pages
ISBN
9781496536204
Pages
112
Publisher
Capstone Classroom
Published
2016
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Space StationsTourismBrothers and SistersFamilyOuter SpaceMoon