Journey to the Moon
Raymond Bean
Journey to the Moon
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Raymond Bean
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 — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781496536204
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- Capstone Classroom
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction