Magic Moon
Wolfgang Hohlbein
Magic Moon
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Wolfgang Hohlbein
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Kim races through shadowy forests, heart pounding as the strange visitor reveals a secret path to the Magic Moon. The air crackles with ancient power, but can Kim unlock the magic before it's too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This illustrated young adult fantasy follows Kim as he embarks on a quest to save his sister from a mysterious coma, guided by a visitor from a magical realm. Suitable for teens aged 13-18, it contains fantasy violence and themes of enchantment but is appropriate for readers who enjoy adventurous and imaginative stories.
Why we rated Magic Moon 12ME
Magic Moon is written at a Level 7 reading level across 347 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Magic Moon works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Magic Moon as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Magic Moon explores fantasy world-building, adventure, family, and graphic novels — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781598164527
- Pages
- 347
- Publisher
- TokyoPop
- Published
- October 3, 2006
- Type
- Fiction