Moongame
Frank Asch
Moongame
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Frank Asch
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Moon darts behind a fluffy cloud, giggling as Bear searches everywhere. But when Bear can’t find Moon, his worry grows bigger than the sky. What if Moon’s hiding spot isn’t as safe as it seems?
Quick Assessment
Moongame is a gentle fiction book for early readers aged 5 to 8 that explores friendship and the fun of playing hide-and-seek. The story features a light moment of mild worry when Moon hides behind a cloud and Bear becomes concerned, providing a simple way to discuss feelings of anxiety and caring. The book’s content is appropriate for young children with no intense themes or frightening scenes.
Why we rated Moongame 7C
Moongame is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Moongame works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Moongame as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.
Thematically, Moongame explores friendship, family, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, family, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Content Flags
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780590610490
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 1992
- Type
- Fiction