Ladder To The Moon

Maya Soetoro-Ng

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Ladder To The Moon

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Maya Soetoro-Ng

Reading Level 2 7LE 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

Soft moonlight spills through the window, warming Suhaila's cheek as she listens to the night whisper. Suddenly, a golden ladder shimmers into view, inviting her on a journey beyond dreams. Together with Grandma Annie, Suhaila steps into a magical world where love stretches across time and space, wrapping her heart in a gentle glow.

Themes

FamilyMultigenerationalFantasy & MagicBedtime & Dreams

Quick Assessment

This tender story explores themes of family, loss, and connection through a magical journey between a young girl and her grandmother. Aimed at early readers aged 5-8, the book combines lyrical storytelling with rich illustrations to gently introduce concepts of remembrance and empathy. Parents will appreciate its warm portrayal of multigenerational bonds and its soothing bedtime quality.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
ISBN
9780763660062
Pages
48
Publisher
National Geographic Books
Published
2012
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

FamilyMultigenerationalFantasy & MagicBedtime & DreamsMoonGrandparents