What reading level is Moon at nine?

Moon at nine by Deborah Ellis is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Moon at nine appropriate for?

Moon at nine is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Identity & Self-Discovery, Social Discrimination.

What genre is Moon at nine?

Moon at nine is fiction — Iran.

Does Moon at nine have any content warnings?

Moon at nine has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Identity & Self-Discovery, Social Discrimination. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Moon at nine?

Moon at nine by Deborah Ellis is 223 pages.

Moon at nine

Deborah Ellis

Moon at nine

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Deborah Ellis

Reading Level 6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

Book Award: CLA Young Adult Book Award Finalist

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Farrin and Sadira face a danger many can’t imagine: being punished just for who they love. In a city where hope feels distant, their courage shines brighter than the moon at nine. Their fight isn't just for survival—it's for a chance to be themselves.

Themes

LoveComing of Age Friendship Social Justice LGBTQ+ Representation

Quick Assessment

Set in 1988 Tehran, this middle-grade novel follows two teenage girls sentenced to death for homosexuality, highlighting themes of bravery and love under extreme oppression. Suitable for ages 9-12, it deals with mature topics of discrimination and injustice based on a true story, requiring sensitive guidance for young readers.