Juliet's Moon

Ann Rinaldi

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Juliet's Moon

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ann Rinaldi

Great Episodes

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

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 intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Set during the turbulent times of the American Civil War, a brave twelve-year-old girl faces the challenges of losing her home, being captured, and navigating danger with the help of her brother. Her courage and resilience shine as she learns to stand strong amid chaos and uncertainty. This gripping tale reveals the strength found within family and the fight for survival in a divided land.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, war & conflict, loss & grief. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Physical Danger War & Conflict Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
9
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
44,909 words
4h 59m read-aloud
ISBN
9780152061708
Pages
256
Publisher
Harcourt Children's Books
Published
May 1, 2008
Type
Fiction
Word Count
44,909
Read-Aloud
~4h 59m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

Girls & WomenHistoricalUnited States19th CenturyMissouri Civil War, 1861-1865Brothers and SistersSelf-relianceGuerrillasUnited States Civil War, 1861-1865OrphansCivil War1861-1865Missouri

People

Marcellus Jerome Clarke (1844-1865)

Places

MissouriUnited States