What reading level is Maggot Moon?

Maggot Moon by Sally Gardner, Julian Crouch is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Maggot Moon appropriate for?

Maggot Moon is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Maggot Moon?

Maggot Moon is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Maggot Moon have any content warnings?

Maggot Moon has a HootRating of 11ME (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 Maggot Moon?

Maggot Moon by Sally Gardner, Julian Crouch is 279 pages.

Maggot Moon

Sally Gardner, Julian Crouch

Maggot Moon

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sally Gardner, Julian Crouch

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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 sharp clang of a kicked football echoes off the cold, cracked wall. Standish Treadwell chases it, but what he finds is more than a lost ball—a hidden secret that could change everything. The truth about the moon landing is buried deep, and uncovering it might put him in danger he never imagined.

Themes

DystopianSocial Justice Historical Adventure Friendship Coming of AgeMilitary & Wars

Quick Assessment

Set in a dystopian world controlled by a harsh regime called the Motherland, this middle-grade novel follows Standish Treadwell as he uncovers hidden truths about a moon landing cover-up. The story explores themes of bravery, social injustice, and resistance, appropriate for readers ages 9 to 12. Parents should be aware of the book’s depiction of a totalitarian society and the emotional weight of standing up against oppression.