Moon at Apogee

Evelyn Rota

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Moon at Apogee

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Evelyn Rota

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched Rich Discussion

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

What if the secrets of your family were hidden deep in the woods and wrapped in the mysteries of a faraway island? Sixteen-year-old Edward Morgan’s quiet world shifts as he faces loss, new friends, and the shadows of a war that changes everything. Can he uncover the truth before it’s too late?

Themes

HistoricalSocial SituationsFamilyComing of AgeWar & Conflict

Quick Assessment

Moon at Apogee follows sixteen-year-old Edward Morgan as he navigates family secrets, the impact of World War II, and personal growth. Set in historical Wales and Liverpool, this middle-grade novel explores themes of mental illness, social change, and resilience. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains mild references to death and wartime challenges but handles these topics with sensitivity.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Mental Health War & Conflict Death
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

7/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

248 pages
ISBN
9780738864969
Pages
248
Publisher
Xlibris Corporation
Published
October 2001
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Fiction Dealing With Social IssuesHistorical FictionHistoricalMilitary & WarsSocial SituationsSocial Issues