What reading level is Listen to the Moon?

Listen to the Moon by Michael Morpurgo is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Listen to the Moon appropriate for?

Listen to the Moon is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Listen to the Moon?

Listen to the Moon is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Listen to the Moon have any content warnings?

Listen to the Moon has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Listen to the Moon?

Listen to the Moon by Michael Morpurgo is 368 pages.

Listen to the Moon

Michael Morpurgo

Listen to the Moon

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Michael Morpurgo

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

The salty sea air carries whispers of a distant war as waves crash against a lonely island shore. Alfie discovers a mysterious girl who only says one word: 'Lucy.' As danger and suspicion swirl around them, friendships grow in the most unexpected places.

Themes

Friendship Family HistoricalWar & Conflict

Quick Assessment

Set during World War I, this novel follows Alfie and Merry whose lives intersect through the tragic sinking of the Lusitania and the mysteries surrounding a silent girl named Lucy. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of war, family bonds, and kindness amidst suspicion. Parents should note the historical wartime context and some emotional tension but no graphic content.