Moon tears

M. M. Frische

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Moon tears

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by M. M. Frische

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

I’m going to tell you a secret about Lou Davis: she’s just fourteen, but she’s suddenly in charge of a whole town during a war. Her dreams of flying are crushed, and with her parents gone, she faces danger, loneliness, and a mysterious legend called the moon tears—but that’s only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

Moon Tears follows fourteen-year-old Lou Davis as she navigates the challenges of World War II after losing her parents and being left to care for her town. Set against the backdrop of the Pacific coast during wartime, the story touches on themes of loss, survival, and responsibility, making it suitable for readers ages 9-12. The novel incorporates historical elements and addresses the emotional impact of war on families without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Light

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

240 pages
ISBN
9780991634811
Pages
240
Publisher
Ten Story Books, LLC
Published
2014
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Children and WarWorld Warfastfst01180924World War, 1939-1945War and Families

Places

California